Privacy Policy
Stats Kenya ("we", "us", "our") operates statskenya.co.ke. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Automatically collected data
When you visit any page we receive standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages viewed and the date and time of your visit. This data is used solely to maintain the service and understand aggregate traffic patterns.
1.2 Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Google Analytics — measure page views, session duration and traffic sources. Data is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
- Google AdSense — serve relevant advertising. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing history across other sites. See Google's Privacy Policy for details. You can manage ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features of the site may be affected.
1.3 Newsletter subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter via Substack, your email address is stored by Substack Inc. and governed by Substack's Privacy Policy. We do not receive or store your email address directly.
1.4 Contact forms
If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address and message in order to respond to your enquiry. We do not share this information with third parties.
2. How we use your information
- To provide and improve the Stats Kenya service
- To understand how visitors use the site (aggregate analytics only)
- To respond to enquiries you send us
- To serve advertising that funds the free service
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Data retention
Server log data is retained for up to 90 days. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form according to Google's retention settings. Contact enquiry data is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your request.
4. Third-party links
Stats Kenya links to external sources, datasets and partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
5. Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
6. Your rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom you have rights under GDPR including the right to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at our contact page.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us.