Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026

Last updated: January 16, 2026

BlogaHit (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a digital platform that publishes stories by authors and compensates them through royalty payments based on how their content is read. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, authors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and applicable regulations.

Definitions

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  • Data Subject: Any individual whose personal data is processed under this policy.
  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, analysis, or deletion.
  • Platform: The [Platform Name] website, mobile application, and related services.

    • Data Controller

    BlogaHit is the Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data.

  • Contact Details:
  • Email: privacy@blogahit.com

    • Information We Collect

    3.1 Account Information

    1. Name or chosen display name
    2. Email address
    3. Phone number
    4. Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)
    5. User role (reader or author)

    3.2 Author Information

    1. Payment and payout details
    2. Tax or compliance-related information (where required by law)
    3. Content submission history and performance metrics

    3.3 Reading And Usage Data

    1. Stories accessed or read
    2. Reading duration, completion percentage, or engagement signals
    3. Likes, bookmarks, comments, or ratings
    4. This data is used primarily to improve content quality.

    3.4 Technical And Login Data

    1. IP address
    2. Browser type and version
    3. Operating system
    4. Device information (e.g., model, manufacturer)
    5. Login timestamps and session data

    4. Purpose of Data Processing

      We process personal data strictly for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:
    1. Operating and maintaining the platform
    2. Creating and managing user and author accounts
    3. Calculating and administering author royalties
    4. Improving platform functionality and user experience
    5. Ensuring security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection
    6. Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
      7. We do not use personal data for advertising, profiling for marketing, or resale.

    5. Royalties And Analytics Processing

    1. Reading and engagement data is processed internally for royalty computation.
    2. Metrics may be aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized.
    3. Authors receive performance statistics only (e.g., views, read time, completion rates).
    4. Authors do not receive personally identifiable information about readers.

    6. Data Sharing And Disclosure

    We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Personal data may only be disclosed:

  • Where required by Kenyan law or a lawful court order
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of the platform and users
  • To trusted service providers (e.g., hosting or payment processors) acting strictly as data processors under confidentiality obligations

    • 7. Cookies And Tracking Technologies

    We use limited cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Remembering user preferences
  • Platform performance monitoring
    • We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.

    8. Data Retention

    1. Account data is retained while an account remains active
    2. Reading and engagement data is retained for royalty calculation, audits, and platform improvement
    3. Financial and transactional records are retained as required under Kenyan law
    4. Data is securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required

    9. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit
  • Restricted access controls
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular system monitoring and security reviews
    • While we take reasonable measures to protect personal data, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

    10. Right of Data Subjects (Kenya)

    Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the use of your personal data
  • Access your personal data
  • Correct false or misleading data
  • Delete or restrict processing of your data
  • Object to processing in certain circumstances
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
    • Requests may be submitted to: privacy@blogahit.com

    Cross-Border Data Transfers

    Where personal data is transferred outside Kenya, we ensure that:

  • Appropriate data protection safeguards are in place
  • Transfers comply with the Data Protection Act and guidance from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)

    • Children's Privacy

    The platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without appropriate consent.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or via email. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    Contacts and Complaints

    If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact: Email: privacy@blogahit.com

    End of Privacy Policy

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