Privacy Policy
Last updated: 08 Sep 2026
Masaa (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates masaa.co.ke. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data, in line with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019.
Information We Collect
- Newsletter subscribers: If you sign up for our email updates, we collect your email address.
- Comments: If you comment on articles, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.
- Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit — IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and time spent on the site — typically via cookies and analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember preferences (like dark mode), enable core site functionality, and understand how visitors use our site.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the newsletter you signed up for
- To display and moderate comments
- To understand site traffic and improve our content and user experience
- To detect and prevent spam or abuse
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (such as analytics providers) that collect data under their own privacy policies. We only work with providers who meet reasonable data protection standards.
Your Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in every email)
- Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@masaa.co.ke.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, though no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Masaa is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy or your data? Reach us at privacy@masaa.co.ke.
— The Masaa Team