Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Welcome to Swahilifood. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
- When you sign up for newsletters, leave comments, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and other details you provide.
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
- We may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and browsing behavior through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Personal Information:
- To communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries or sending newsletters.
- To provide updates, promotions, and information related to our services.
2.2 Non-Personal Information:
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content, design, and user experience.
- To ensure website security and functionality.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device to help improve your experience on our website.
3.2 How We Use Cookies:
- To remember your preferences and settings.
- To understand user behavior and optimize site performance.
3.3 Managing Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or social media plugins, which may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.
5. How We Protect Your Information
5.1 Data Security: We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
5.2 Retention of Data: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.
6. Your Rights
6.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if needed.
6.2 Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our communications or opt-out of data collection at any time by following the instructions provided in our emails or contacting us directly.
6.3 Deletion Requests: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: Email: pr@swahilifood.com