Last Updated: January 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Spotlighting Namibia (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide

• Email address (for newsletter subscriptions)
• Comments on articles (if you choose to comment)
• Information you share when contacting us

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, IP address)
• Usage information (pages visited, time spent on site)
• General location information derived from IP address

1.3. Source Protection

We maintain strict confidentiality for individuals who provide us with news tips or reports. We do not collect or retain identifying information about these sources unless explicitly authorised.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver our newsletter
• Manage and post comments
• Analyze website performance and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries
• Protect our legal rights and prevent misuse

3. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help operate our website and newsletter
• Social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) when you interact with our content there
• Law enforcement, when required by Namibian law
• Third parties, with your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal information to any third parties.

4. Social Media Integration

Our website integrates with Facebook and Twitter. When you interact with these features, these platforms may collect information about you according to their privacy policies.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in each email
• Request deletion of your comments
• Contact us to request information about data we may hold about you

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our website.

7. International Users

Our website is operated from Namibia. If you are accessing it from another country, please note that data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Namibia.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].