Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 November, 2024

The Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, process, and manage personal information on our website, social media channels, and other online platforms. By accessing or using SLENA’s services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information you provide us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other identifying details when you contact us, sign up for our newsletters, or engage with our content.

• Automatically Collected Information: Information collected through automated technologies, such as cookies, log files, and analytics tools, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

• Third-Party Information: When you interact with our content on these platforms, you may receive information from third parties, such as social media networks.

2. How We Use Your Information

SLENA may use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To manage and maintain our website and ensure it is relevant and valuable.

• To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries and send updates, newsletters, or other information based on your preferences.

• To Analyze Usage: Track user behavior to enhance our website and content based on trends and interests.

• For Legal Compliance: We must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes or enforce our terms and policies.

3. Sharing of Information with Third Parties

SLENA may share information with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in managing our website and services. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

• Business Transfers: If SLENA undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SLENA uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and customize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of our website.

5. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual limitations.

• Objection and Restriction: Request to limit or object to specific uses of your personal information.

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Protection of Minors’ Information

SLENA’s services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process the personal information of minors. If we learn that a minor’s data has been inadvertently collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

7. Data Security

SLENA takes the security of your personal information seriously and implements appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to safeguard it. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

SLENA may update this Privacy Policy to reflect our practices, legal requirements, or technology changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" updated accordingly. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact SLENA at:

Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA)

 

Address: 14 Wallace Johnson St, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Email: info@slena.gov.sl

Phone: 00232 79 107752