Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: January 23, 2026
Fahamu Africa ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.fahamu.africa and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address when you register an account
- Payment information when you subscribe or purchase services
- Phone number for M-Pesa transactions (Kenya users)
- Information you provide when contacting us or submitting stories
- Social media profile information if you sign in via Google or other providers
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Click patterns and user preferences
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our news services
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Send newsletters and breaking news alerts (with your consent)
- Personalize your content experience
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations under Kenyan law, including the Data Protection Act, 2019
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Kenya & GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Consent: For newsletters, marketing, and optional features
- Contract Performance: To deliver subscribed services
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement
- Legal Compliance: As required under Kenyan Data Protection Act and international regulations
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors (M-Pesa, PayPal), email services, analytics providers
- Legal Requirements: When required by Kenyan law or court order
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
- With Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and employee training
6. Your Rights
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@fahamu.africa
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Kenya. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@fahamu.africa
Address: Fahamu Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
11. Complaints
You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) Kenya at www.odpc.go.ke
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.