Privacy Policy for Mwakasege News
Last updated: January 2026
Mwakasege News (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates both a website/blog and an Android mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mwakasegenews.com or use the Mwakasege News Android App.
1. Who We Are
- Website: https://mwakasegenews.com
- Mobile Application: Mwakasege News (Android App)
- Content Type: News, technology, business, and related information
2. Information We Collect
a) Website Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service.
b) Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, save preferences, enable login sessions, and analyze traffic.
d) Mobile App Data
When using the Mwakasege News Android App, we may collect:
- Device information (device type, OS version)
- App usage data
- Advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID)
- Approximate location (non-precise)
The app does not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it.
3. Advertising (Google AdMob & Facebook Audience Network)
Our website and mobile application display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdMob and Facebook Audience Network (Meta).
These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and advertising IDs to serve personalized or non-personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising via your device settings.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, posts, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
5. Donations and Payments
If you choose to support Mwakasege News through donations, we may collect your name, email address, and payment-related details depending on the payment method used.
Payments are processed via third-party services such as Bank Transfer, Mobile Money, Buy Me a Coffee, or YAS Mobile Money. We do not store sensitive financial information.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdMob
- Facebook Audience Network
- Buy Me a Coffee
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data. Information may be shared only for analytics, advertising, spam detection, or legal and security purposes. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
8. Data Retention
Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely. User profile data (if any) is stored as long as the account remains active. Advertising and analytics data is retained according to third-party policies.
9. Your Data Rights
You may request a copy of your personal data or request deletion, except where data must be retained for legal or security reasons.
10. Children’s Information
Mwakasege News does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Advertising and analytics data may be processed on servers outside your country.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit: https://mwakasegenews.com
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