Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service, and informs you of your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and enhance our services. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We do not collect personally identifiable data beyond what is necessary for the website to function, for analytics, and for advertisements, in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our service or parts of our service.
  • Company: Referred to as "the Company," "We," "Us," or "Our" in this policy, refers to Mania Africa.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device by a website that contain details of your browsing history and other uses.
  • Country: Refers to Kenya.
  • Device: Any device that can access the service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service: Refers to the website.
  • Service Provider: Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company, including third-party companies or individuals employed to facilitate the service or analyze its use.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the service or from the service infrastructure itself, such as the duration of a page visit.
  • Website: Refers to Mania Africa, accessible from https://mania.africa.
  • You: The individual accessing or using the service or the company or legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
While using our service, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name

Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the service. It may include information such as your device's IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. When accessing the service via a mobile device, we may collect additional information such as device ID, IP address, mobile operating system, and browser type.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our service and store certain information. Technologies include:

  • Cookies or Browser Cookies: Small files placed on your device. You can refuse cookies or set your browser to indicate when a cookie is sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some parts of our service. We also use Google Analytics for tracking. To opt out, use this link.
  • Web Beacons: Small electronic files that track users' interactions with pages or emails.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device when offline.

We use both session and persistent cookies for various purposes:

  • Necessary/Essential Cookies: Required to provide services and authenticate users.
  • Cookies Policy/Notice Acceptance Cookies: Identify if users have accepted cookie use.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your choices and preferences.

For more information on cookies and your choices, please visit our Cookies Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use personal data for:

  • Providing and maintaining the service, including monitoring usage.
  • Managing your account and providing access to different functionalities.
  • Performing contracts related to products or services purchased.
  • Contacting you with updates, news, and promotional information.
  • Managing requests and business transfers.
  • Other purposes like data analysis and improving our services.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your information:

  • With service providers for monitoring and analyzing service use.
  • In connection with business transfers or acquisitions.
  • With affiliates under our control.
  • With business partners for certain products or promotions.
  • With other users in public areas.
  • With your consent for other purposes.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside your jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to delete or request deletion of your personal data. You may update or delete information through your account settings or by contacting us. We may retain certain information as required by law.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose your data in cases of business transactions, legal requirements, or to protect the rights and safety of users.

Security of Your Personal Data

We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. We use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your personal data.

Children's Privacy

Our service does not address anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from those under 13. If you are a parent and aware of your child providing personal data, please contact us.

Links to Other Websites

Our service may contain links to other sites. We do not control or assume responsibility for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy and notify you by posting changes on this page. Please review periodically for updates.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us: