Defining Africa from Africa

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2026

Defining Africa Today (“we”, “us”) is a non-profit, research-based news and analysis platform registered in Kenya. This policy explains what personal information we collect through this website, why we collect it and the choices you have. We handle personal data in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.

Information we collect

  • Messages you send us. When you use the contact form we receive your name, email address, phone number (if you give one) and your message.
  • Newsletter sign-ups. If you subscribe to updates we store your name and email address until you unsubscribe.
  • Usage information. If you accept cookies, Google Analytics records how the site is used: pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site. This information is aggregated and we do not use it to identify you.
  • Technical logs. Our hosting provider keeps standard server logs, including IP addresses, for security and troubleshooting.

How we use it

We use this information to reply to your messages, send updates you asked for, understand which stories readers find useful, and keep the website secure. We do not sell personal information and we do not use it for advertising.

Cookies and similar storage

The site remembers two choices in your browser: whether you prefer light or dark mode, and whether you accepted or declined cookies. Google Analytics cookies are set only if you choose Accept on the cookie notice. You can change your mind at any time by clearing this site’s data in your browser settings; the notice will then appear again.

Sharing

We share information only with service providers that help us run the site, such as our web host, our email provider and Google Analytics, and only as far as they need it to provide that service. Some of these providers process data outside Kenya. We may also disclose information where the law requires it.

How long we keep it

We keep messages for as long as needed to deal with your enquiry and keep subscriber details until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is kept according to the retention period set in our Google Analytics account.

Your rights

You may ask us what personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, object to how we use it, or withdraw consent you have given. To do so, write to definingafricatoday@gmail.com. If you are not satisfied with our response you may complain to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner of Kenya.

Links and sharing buttons

Our stories link to other websites and include buttons for sharing on social networks. Those services have their own privacy policies, which apply once you leave this site.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.

Contact

Defining Africa Today, ACC Complex, 3rd Floor, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 9133-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Email: definingafricatoday@gmail.com.