Privacy Statement
1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Weekly Vision Media Ltd operates in a highly data-driven environment, requiring the processing and use of personal data to fulfil its core mandate of disseminating information to the public. The company is committed to upholding high standards of privacy and security of your personal data, as required under the Data Protection Act, 2019, and the accompanying regulations.
1.2 This Privacy Statement explains the personal data we collect, how we process it, and for what purposes. It also outlines how we handle your data when you use our products and services, and the controls we have established to safeguard your information. This Privacy Statement applies to all visitors to our premises or website, and to our services, suppliers, agents, customers, and other stakeholders.
2.0 Definition of Terms
Under this Privacy Statement: 2.1 “The company,” “We,” “Our,” “Ours,” and “Us” refer to The Weekly Vision Media Ltd, its successors in title and assigns, affiliates, and subsidiaries as may be designated from time to time.
2.2 “Our Products” includes, but is not limited to, The Weekly Vision E-Paper and The Weekly Vision website.
2.3 “Processing” means handling, collecting, using, altering, merging, linking, organising, disseminating, storing, protecting, retrieving, disclosing, erasing, archiving, destroying, or disposing of your personal data.
3.0 Collection of Information
3.1 Information is collected for specified and legitimate purposes and is not further processed in a way incompatible with those purposes.
3.2 Information collected may include, but is not limited to: name, age, gender, address, phone number, date of birth, email address, organisation, and IP address.
3.3 We collect personal information with your knowledge and consent when you:
* Register or subscribe to our products or services
* Subscribe to premium rate services, SMS, email or social media platforms
* Respond to or participate in surveys, promotions, competitions, or special offers
* Visit or use our website or associated platforms
* Contact us with a query or complaint
* Interact with us as a supplier, agent, merchant, or dealer
* Visit our premises or request parking reservations
* Communicate with us via calls or messages
* Make payments for any of our products or services
* Register for or attend events organised by the company or its affiliates
* Are recorded on our premises via CCTV surveillance
3.4 By choosing to interact with us in these ways, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data.
4.0 Use of Information
We may use your personal data to:
* Process products and services you have subscribed to or purchased
* Respond to queries, concerns, or complaints
* Inform you about our products and services
* Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
* Conduct research, surveys, and business analysis
* Provide aggregated, anonymised data to third parties
* Manage and administer our online platforms
* Notify you of changes to our terms, conditions, or privacy policies
5.0 Retention of Data
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for legal, statistical, journalistic, literary, or research purposes.
At the end of the retention period, data may be anonymised or pseudonymised.
6.0 Disclosure of Information
6.1 Disclosure of personal data will comply with applicable laws.
6.2 We may disclose your personal data to:
* Law enforcement agencies or regulatory authorities
* Our subsidiaries or agents involved in delivering our products and services
* Professional service providers such as lawyers, auditors, and insurers
* Survey agencies
* Any other necessary parties
6.3 Direct Marketing:
* You may opt in before receiving marketing communications.
* You may opt out at any time by emailing us at weeklyvision@gmail.com or by using the opt-out mechanisms provided.
7.0 Use of Cookies and Web Beacons
7.1 We may use cookies and web beacons to personalise and enhance your browsing experience.
7.2 You may refuse cookies through your browser settings; however, certain functionalities of our website may be affected.
8.0 Social Media Features and Widgets
Our website may incorporate social media features, such as the Facebook Like button or Share This widgets. Your interaction with these features is subject to the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.
9.0 Use of Hyperlinks
9.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
9.2 We do not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the content of external websites.
9.3 We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any external websites you visit.
10.0 Safeguarding and Protection of Your Personal Data
We employ technical and organisational measures such as information classification, access control, encryption, and compliance monitoring to safeguard your data.
11.0 Transfer of Your Data Outside Kenya
Where necessary, we may transfer personal data outside Kenya and will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with applicable laws.
12.0 Your Rights
You have the right to:
* Be informed of data collection
* Access your personal data
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Request erasure of your data
* Object to processing or withdraw consent
* Request data portability
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at weeklyvision@gmail.com.
13.0 How to Contact Us
If you have any queries regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact:
The Weekly Vision Media Ltd
Rent Ford House
Muindi Mbingu Street
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 718 194 159
Email: weeklyvision@gmail.com
Website: www.theweeklyvisionews.net
14.0 Amendments to this Statement
The Weekly Vision Media Ltd reserves the right to amend or modify this Privacy Statement at any time. The most current version will always be available on our website at www.theweeklyvisionews.net.