Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 July 2026. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
1. What we collect
We collect information you provide directly — such as your email when you subscribe to our newsletter — and standard analytics data (pages viewed, approximate location, referrer, device type) collected automatically.
2. How we use it
We use your data to deliver our newsletter, respond to enquiries, understand which stories our readers find useful, and improve editorial quality. We do not sell your personal data.
3. Cookies
FikraConnect uses first-party cookies for language and theme preferences, and third-party cookies from analytics and advertising partners (including Google AdSense) for measurement and ad personalisation.
4. Advertising
We participate in Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out via https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
5. Your rights
You may request access, correction or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing privacy@fikraconnect.com. We honour requests within 30 days.
6. Retention
Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in aggregate form.
7. Contact
Questions? Reach the editorial team at privacy@fikraconnect.com or write to us at Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.