Effective Date: 25th Jan 2025

Last Updated: 15th Feb 2026

Website: https://gatanga.org

1. Introduction

Gatanga.org (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a digital news, media, and content publishing platform operating under the GatangaORG ecosystem. We publish news, public announcements, technology reviews, buyer guides (including affiliate content), opinion pieces, and informational articles.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with applicable data protection laws, including:

• The Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019
• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable
• Applicable advertising and affiliate disclosure standards

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you access or interact with this website.

2. Data Controller

For purposes of data protection laws, the Data Controller is:

George Mathews Ndogo
Founder – GatangaORG
Murang’a County, Kenya
Email: privacy@gatanga.org

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to https://gatanga.org
• Newsletter subscribers
• Individuals submitting announcements or inquiries
• Users posting comments
• Users interacting with advertisements or affiliate links

4. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

4.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Newsletter subscription details
• Comments posted on articles
• Public announcement submissions

4.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source
• Interaction behavior

4.3 Advertising and Tracking Information

• Cookie identifiers
• Advertising identifiers
• Interaction with ads
• Affiliate referral data

5. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

Where GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – Newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
• Legitimate Interest – Website analytics, fraud prevention, content improvement
• Contractual Necessity – Processing submissions for publication
• Legal Obligation – Compliance with applicable regulations

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, processing is conducted lawfully, fairly, transparently, and for a specific purpose.

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use collected data to:

• Publish and manage editorial content
• Respond to inquiries and submissions
• Deliver newsletters (where subscribed)
• Improve website functionality and content quality
• Analyze audience engagement and traffic
• Serve contextual and personalized advertising
• Track affiliate performance
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Advertising and Google AdSense

Gatanga.org uses third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense.

Third-party vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve advertisements based on prior visits to this website or other websites
• Measure advertising performance
• Deliver personalized advertisements

Google’s advertising settings can be managed at:

google.com/settings/ads

More information about advertising technologies can be found at:

policies.google.com/technologies/ads

We do not control third-party advertising cookies or data processing practices.

8. Affiliate Links and Commercial Disclosure

Some articles, including reviews and buyer guides, contain affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate networks may place tracking cookies on your device to record referrals.

Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial independence or integrity.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use both essential and non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies are required for website functionality.
Non-essential cookies may be used for analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking.

Where legally required, we request user consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Users may manage cookies through browser settings.

10. Data Sharing and Third-Party Processors

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Email service providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities (where required by law)

All processors are required to implement appropriate security measures.

We do not sell or rent personal data.

11. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside Kenya.

Where international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

Comment data may remain publicly visible unless removal is requested and justified.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including:

• Secure hosting environments
• SSL encryption
• Access controls
• Regular monitoring

In the event of a data breach affecting personal data, we will notify relevant authorities as required by law.

14. Your Rights

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act and GDPR (where applicable), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted to:

privacy @ gatanga.org

We aim to respond within 30 days.

15. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.

16. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

17. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

19. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

privacy@gatanga.org
Data Controller: George Mathews Ndogo
Location: Murang’a County, Kenya