1. About This Privacy Policy
Michezo Kenya operates michezokenya.co.ke, a Kenyan sports news website covering football and other sports of interest to Kenyan audiences.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, when we may share it, and the rights you may have under applicable data-protection law.
By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
- Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address and other information you submit through contact forms, correspondence or other website features.
- Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL and information about how you interact with the website.
- Cookie and similar technology data, including information that helps us remember preferences, understand website usage and improve performance.
- Communication information, when you contact Michezo Kenya by email, through a website form or through another available communication channel.
We do not ask users to provide sensitive personal information unless a specific service requires it and applicable law permits its collection.
3. How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
- operate, maintain and secure the website;
- respond to enquiries, feedback and requests;
- provide services or information you request;
- improve website content, usability and performance;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- detect, prevent and investigate abuse, fraud and security incidents;
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
- protect the rights, property and safety of Michezo Kenya, our users and others; and
- perform other purposes that we explain when we collect the information.
We will not use personal information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis or notice where applicable.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Where applicable, Michezo Kenya processes personal information on one or more lawful bases recognised by Kenyan data-protection law.
These bases may include:
- your consent;
- performance of a contract or provision of a service you request;
- compliance with a legal obligation;
- protection of legitimate interests, where the law permits us to rely on that basis; and
- other lawful grounds recognised under applicable law.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw that consent where applicable.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Michezo Kenya may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve the user experience.
Some cookies may come from third-party services that we use for functions such as analytics, embedded content, advertising or security.
You can control or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
We will update this section when the production website uses specific cookie-based services that require additional disclosure.
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
Michezo Kenya may use third-party services to support website analytics, security, advertising, content delivery, communications or other legitimate website functions.
These providers may process certain technical or usage information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.
We will identify material third-party services in this policy as we introduce them into the production website.
We will not claim that Michezo Kenya uses a particular provider unless that provider forms part of the actual website configuration.
7. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share personal information where reasonably necessary with:
- technology and hosting providers;
- website security and maintenance providers;
- analytics or performance providers;
- communication or email-service providers;
- professional advisers where necessary;
- competent authorities where the law requires disclosure; and
- other service providers that support legitimate website operations.
We expect service providers that process personal information on our behalf to handle that information appropriately and in accordance with applicable requirements.
We do not sell personal information as a routine business practice.
8. International Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside Kenya.
When we transfer personal information outside Kenya, we take the steps required by applicable data-protection law, including any applicable requirements concerning safeguards, adequacy, consent or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
We will provide additional information about material international transfers where applicable.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as we reasonably need it for the purpose for which we collected it, to meet legal or regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, enforce agreements or protect our legitimate interests.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason for processing.
When we no longer need personal information, we will securely delete it, anonymise it or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable requirements.
10. Data Security
Michezo Kenya takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.
If we become aware of a personal-data breach that requires notification under applicable law, we will follow the relevant legal requirements.
11. Your Data-Protection Rights
Subject to applicable law and any relevant limitations, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- request deletion of personal information in appropriate circumstances;
- object to certain processing;
- request restriction of processing in appropriate circumstances;
- withdraw consent where we rely on consent;
- request information about how we process your personal information; and
- lodge a complaint with the relevant data-protection authority.
To exercise a right, contact Michezo Kenya using the contact details published on the website.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
12. Children’s Privacy
Michezo Kenya publishes sports journalism for a general audience.
We do not knowingly request unnecessary personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorisation, please contact us so that we can assess the matter and take appropriate action.
13. Links to Other Websites
Michezo Kenya may link to external websites, social-media platforms, news sources, sports organisations and other third-party services.
Those websites operate independently from Michezo Kenya and may have their own privacy policies and terms.
We encourage users to review the privacy practices of external websites before providing them with personal information.
14. Editorial Content
Michezo Kenya operates as a sports-news publication.
Articles may contain names, photographs, quotations, match information, statements from public sources and other information relating to individuals, organisations, clubs and sporting events.
We publish such information for legitimate editorial and journalistic purposes and seek to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable law.
If you believe that published material contains inaccurate personal information or raises a legitimate privacy concern, you can contact us through the appropriate editorial or corrections channel.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, technology or legal obligations change.
When we make material changes, we will update the Last updated date at the beginning of this policy and provide additional notice where appropriate.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
16. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Michezo Kenya handles personal information, contact us through the official contact details published on michezokenya.co.ke.
If Michezo Kenya formally designates a Data Protection Officer or specific data-protection contact, we will publish those details here.
17. Complaints
If you have a concern about how Michezo Kenya handles your personal information, please contact us first so that we can investigate and respond appropriately.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data-protection authority under applicable law.