Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 19, 2025
Last Updated: July 19, 2025

Welcome to Kingakwah Blog (https://kingakwah.com/). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We adhere to privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and comply with the terms of service and policies of Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and WordPress.

1. Who We Are

Kingakwah Blog (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates at https://kingakwah.com/ and publishes biographies of notable individuals who have made significant global impact. We are committed to transparency and your privacy rights.

If you have any questions about this policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

2. Information We Collect

We collect data in the following categories:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name (when you comment, contact us, or subscribe to newsletters)

  • Email address (for subscription or contact)

  • Any additional content you submit via contact forms or comments

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain data using cookies and analytics tools:

  • IP address (anonymized when required)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Referring URL

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Geographic location (approximate)

  • Interaction data (scrolling, clicking, etc.)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

a. Cookies Used

We use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience and functionality

  • Analyze website traffic through Google Analytics

  • Display personalized or contextual ads via Google AdSense

Cookies may include:

  • Session cookies (temporary)

  • Persistent cookies (saved for future visits)

  • First-party cookies (set by Kingakwah Blog)

  • Third-party cookies (set by Google and other service providers)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

b. Cookie Consent

Visitors from the EU/EEA/UK are presented with a cookie consent banner. You have the option to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize preferences

We do not load analytics or advertising cookies before you provide consent.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our content

  • Respond to your inquiries or comments

  • Send newsletters (if you opt in)

  • Monitor traffic and performance (via Google Analytics)

  • Display relevant ads (via Google AdSense)

  • Ensure website security and troubleshoot issues

We only process your personal data when legally allowed under:

  • Your consent

  • Our legitimate interest

  • Legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. However, we may share it with:

a. Third-Party Service Providers

  • Google Analytics (aggregated site usage data)

  • Google AdSense (ad delivery and contextual ad targeting)

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite or Mailchimp, if used for newsletters)

  • Web hosting provider (site performance and uptime)

b. Legal Obligations

We may disclose information:

  • In response to lawful requests by public authorities

  • To comply with a legal obligation

  • To protect our rights or prevent fraud

6. Google Services Compliance

a. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. All data is collected in aggregate and used only to improve site functionality and content quality.

Analytics cookies are only used if you grant explicit consent via our cookie banner. We also:

  • Do not use User-ID tracking

  • Limit data retention to the minimum (14 months or less)

  • Disable data sharing with Google products and services

b. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads on some pages. Ad targeting is based on contextual relevance (not sensitive or behavioral data). By default, ads are:

  • Family-safe

  • Non-personalized (unless you’ve opted in for personalized ads)

Users can manage their ad preferences at Google’s Ad Settings.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption

  • Regular software/plugin updates

  • Limited access to administrative areas

  • Strong password protection

  • Regular site monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed:

  • Email/contact submissions: up to 12 months

  • Analytics data: up to 14 months

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

  • Comments: until deleted by user or admin

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 11).

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to data processing under certain conditions

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any rights, contact: privacy@kingakwah.com

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information, they should contact us immediately. We will promptly delete the information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our blog posts may contain links to external sites (e.g., official websites of people featured in biographies). These third-party websites are not governed by this policy, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any data.

12. “Do Not Track” (DNT) Signals

Some browsers allow users to send DNT signals. Currently, we do not respond to DNT requests due to the lack of a standard interpretation across platforms.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may request:

  • Disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of data collected

  • Deletion of personal data

  • Opt-out of the sale (we do not sell data)

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

14. International Users

We are based in the United States, but our content reaches a global audience. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable law, including GDPR where relevant.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, services, or practices. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date and notify users where appropriate. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a request regarding your data, you can reach us at: