Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GoliNews ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website golinews.co.ke (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

(a) Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party analytics services (including Vercel Analytics) may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies.

(b) Information You Provide: If you contact us via email (e.g., info@golinews.co.ke), we collect the information you include in your message, such as your name and email address.

(c) Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the Site functions properly (e.g., language preference). We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to operate, maintain, and improve the Site; to analyse usage trends and optimise user experience; to respond to your enquiries and communications; to detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, or abuse; and to comply with legal obligations applicable under the laws of Kenya.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyse user data to improve our Site. These include: Vercel (hosting and analytics), Sanity (content management), and Unsplash (stock photography, accessed via API). Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Advertising and Affiliate Links

The Site contains reviews and links to third-party sports betting platforms. When you click on an affiliate link, the destination site may collect information about you in accordance with its own privacy policy. GoliNews is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party betting sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data (such as analytics logs) for up to 24 months. If you contact us by email, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing info@golinews.co.ke.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The Site contains betting-related content intended exclusively for adults. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@golinews.co.ke and we will delete such information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to or restrict the processing of your data; and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@golinews.co.ke.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

GoliNews Email: info@golinews.co.ke Website: golinews.co.ke