Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 16 September 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

ZambiaVotes.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website, comment on stories, or subscribe to our newsletter.

By visiting ZambiaVotes.com or subscribing to our services, you agree to the practices described here.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of data:

a) Information you provide

Newsletter subscription: name and email address.
Comments: name, email address (if required by WordPress), and any text you choose to post.
Contact via forms: any details you submit voluntarily.

b) Information collected automatically

Log data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date/time.
Cookies and analytics: We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and site usage.

c) Third-party advertising data

We use Google AdSense, which may place cookies to deliver personalized ads and measure ad performance.
Google may use aggregated or pseudonymous data to serve ads based on your activity on this and other sites.

d) Data from integrations

Our newsletter is powered by n8n automation, which may pull in stories from ZambiaVotes and third-party sites. Subscriber emails are stored securely for this purpose.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information collected to:

Provide access to ZambiaVotes.com and its features.
Send newsletters you subscribe to.
Enable comments and discussions on articles.
Improve our website, measure readership, and analyze performance.
Deliver relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
Protect against fraud, spam, or abuse.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies to:

Recognize returning visitors.
Store preferences (e.g., comment forms).
Run analytics via Google Analytics.
Serve ads via Google AdSense.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
Advertising partners (Google AdSense, subject to Google’s privacy policies).
Legal authorities if required by law.
Aggregated/anonymous insights (e.g., readership stats).

6. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Subscriber emails and newsletter data are stored securely.
We take reasonable measures to protect data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data may be stored or processed in Zambia and internationally (e.g., Google servers, newsletter tools).

7. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Although our primary audience is Zambia, our content is accessible worldwide. If you are in the EU/EEA, UK, or other regions with data protection laws, please note your data may be transferred outside your country. We take steps to protect such data in line with applicable laws.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

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

Access and request a copy of your data.
Correct or update your information.
Request deletion of your data (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter).
Opt out of personalized advertising (via Google’s Ad Settings).
Object to or restrict certain processing.

Requests can be sent to [insert your contact email].

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

ZambiaVotes.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us to remove it.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our articles may link to external sites or embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, TikTok). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact:

ZambiaVotes.com

Email: brian@incentives.tv