Last Updated: December 2024
Quick Summary
Here’s what you need to know about your privacy on our site:
- We collect minimal personal data (emails, comments, basic website analytics)
- We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and personalized advertising
- Google AdSense uses advertising cookies to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing
- You can opt out of personalized ads and disable analytics tracking anytime
- We never sell your personal information to third parties
Introduction
Welcome to Morality and Spirituality (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Website”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at moralityandspirituality.co.ke, including our email newsletter, contact forms, and any related services operated directly by Morality and Spirituality.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing and using this Website, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Policy Scope: This Privacy Policy applies to our website, email newsletter, contact forms, and any service or feature operated directly by Morality and Spirituality. It does not apply to third-party websites, apps, or services linked from our site.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new date and, where applicable, sending notification via email. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in various ways to improve your experience and fulfill our business obligations.
Personal Information You Provide
When you voluntarily provide information through our website:
- Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and your message.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and any preferences you indicate.
- Comments: Name, email address, website URL (optional), and comment content.
- User Accounts: Registration details including name, email, and profile information.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, and search queries.
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address for security, analytics, and troubleshooting.
- Location Data: Approximate location information based on IP address, generally limited to country or region level.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and tracking technologies (see Cookies section below).
Third-Party Information
We may receive information from:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics provides data about Website traffic and user behavior.
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks provide information about ad performance and user interactions.
- Social Media Platforms: Limited information if you interact with us through social media.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Core Website Operations
- Providing, operating, and maintaining the Website and its features
- Processing and responding to your inquiries, comments, and contact forms
- Sending requested information and updates about new content
- Managing newsletter subscriptions and email communications
- Moderating comments and maintaining community standards
Content Improvement & Personalization
- Understanding how you use the Website to optimize user experience
- Tailoring content recommendations based on your interests and reading history
- Improving Website functionality, design, and overall performance
- Conducting research and analytics to understand audience preferences
Advertising & Revenue
- Displaying personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
- Measuring ad performance and effectiveness
- Optimizing ad placement for better user experience and relevant ad delivery
- Complying with advertising partner requirements and policies
Legal & Security
- Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests
- Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforcing our Terms of Service and other agreements
- Protecting the rights, privacy, safety, and property of our Website, users, and the public
3. Cookies & Similar Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize you and remember your preferences. We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality, security, and preferences. These cannot be disabled without affecting core features.
- Performance Cookies: Track how you use the Website to improve functionality and identify technical issues.
- Analytics Cookies: Measure Website performance and user behavior through Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks.
- Third-Party Cookies: Third-party vendors may place cookies for ad serving and performance measurement.
Google Advertising Cookies
Important Disclosure: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie and Google Signals, to:
- Show personalized advertisements based on your visits to this Website and other websites
- Limit how often a specific advertisement is shown to you
- Measure ad performance and prevent invalid activity
- Provide aggregated reporting and analytics to publishers and advertisers
Your Control: You may opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also control advertising cookies through industry opt-out tools like Your Online Choices.
For more details on how Google uses information from partner sites and how to manage your privacy, please review Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
Cookie Consent Banner
Where legally required (including EU, UK, and EEA regions), users will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, including advertising cookies. You can modify your cookie preferences at any time through this banner or your browser settings.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Accept or reject cookies when first visiting the Website
- Delete existing cookies through your browser preferences
- Disable cookies entirely (though this may affect Website functionality)
- Use “Do Not Track” signals if your browser supports them
Most browsers provide instructions for managing cookies in their help or privacy settings sections.
Cookie Retention
Most cookies expire after days or months, though some may persist longer. You can clear all cookies anytime through your browser settings.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We also do not share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
However, we do share information with certain partners and service providers to operate our Website:
Third-Party Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites. These vendors may collect, receive, or use data to provide ad personalization, measurement services, and reporting.
Google AdSense & Advertising Networks
We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These platforms:
- Collect information about your browsing behavior across multiple websites
- Use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads
- May combine data from our Website with data from other sources
- Have their own privacy policies governing their data collection
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand Website traffic and user behavior. Google:
- Collects anonymized data about Website usage
- Tracks pageviews, user engagement, and metrics
- Stores data according to their retention policies
- Does not personally identify individual users without additional linking
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Content Delivery & Hosting
Our Website is hosted on cloud servers that may store and process your information. Our hosting provider:
- Maintains security measures to protect your data
- Processes information only as instructed by us
- Is contractually obligated to protect your privacy
- Automatically collects server logs (IP address, browser type, access times) to maintain security and prevent abuse
Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use email marketing services to:
- Deliver newsletters and communications
- Manage subscriber lists and preferences
- Track email performance metrics (open rates, click rates)
- Comply with anti-spam regulations
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with us through social media, those platforms may collect data and have their own privacy policies independent of ours.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Protect our legal rights and the rights of our users
- Prevent fraud or security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide Website services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and address concerns
Specific retention periods:
- Personal information (emails, contact form submissions): Retained until deletion is requested or no longer needed for stated purposes (typically 1-3 years unless legally required longer)
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months per Google Analytics default settings
- Server logs and IP addresses: Retained by hosting provider for 30-90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
- Cookie data: Varies by cookie type; most expire within days to months; you can delete anytime through browser settings
- Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
Upon request, we will delete your personal information unless we’re legally required to retain it.
6. User Rights & Data Control
We respect your rights regarding your personal information. You may have the following rights:
Access & Transparency
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and understand how it’s being used.
Correction & Modification
You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
Deletion & Erasure
Subject to certain legal exceptions, you can request that we delete your personal information.
Opt-Out Options
- Unsubscribe from emails: Click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email
- Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ads Settings
- Disable cookies: Modify your browser cookie settings
- Opt out of analytics: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
Data Portability
You may request your information in a portable format that you can transfer to another service.
Withdraw Consent
If you’ve given consent for specific data uses, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
Users in the EU, UK, EEA, or Regions with Data Protection Laws
If you are accessing our Website from a region with data protection laws such as GDPR, UK GDPR, or similar regulations, you have additional rights regarding:
- Consent for cookies and data processing
- Access to your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
We honor these rights regardless of your location.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your rights have been violated, you can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@moralityandspirituality.co.ke with your request. Include sufficient detail to identify your information and specify your request clearly. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided information to us, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account or access.
We do not knowingly use Google AdSense to serve personalized ads to users under the age of 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately at hello@moralityandspirituality.co.ke.
For children ages 13-18, we recommend parental guidance regarding Internet use and privacy practices.
8. Data Security Measures
We take your privacy and data security seriously. We implement reasonable measures to protect your information:
Secure Transmission: We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it for legitimate business purposes.
Regular Updates: We maintain and update our security systems, software, and infrastructure to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Data Minimization: We collect only information necessary for our stated purposes.
Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for suspicious activity and potential breaches.
However, please note: No security system is completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security. Any transmission of information is at your own risk. You are responsible for protecting your passwords and account information.
9. International Data Transfers
Our Website is operated in Kenya and primarily serves Kenyan and East African audiences, though we welcome users globally. If you access our Website from outside Kenya, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Kenya and other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws. We take reasonable steps to ensure that transfers comply with applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, apps, and services not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing information. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Material changes will be communicated by:
- Posting the updated policy with a new “Last Updated” date
- Sending notification email (for significant changes)
- Requiring your consent if legally required
Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your privacy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Morality and Spirituality
Email: hello@moralityandspirituality.co.ke
Website: moralityandspirituality.co.ke
Location: Kiambu County, Kenya
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 5 business days.
For Data Protection Concerns (International Users):
If you have concerns about how we handle your data or believe your rights have been violated, you can also contact:
- UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- EU/EEA: Your national data protection authority
- Kenya: Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
- USA: Your state’s Attorney General
Acknowledgment & Consent
By using the Morality and Spirituality Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy, understand our privacy practices, and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.
Last Updated: December 2024
Effective Date: 12/2/2025
Next Scheduled Review: December 2025
Thank you for trusting us with your privacy. We’re committed to protecting your information and being transparent about our practices. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at hello@moralityandspirituality.co.ke.