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Privacy Policy – Who We Are
Welcome to GmWhistle’s Privacy Policy page. We’re glad to have you here, and we’re committed to serving you better while protecting your privacy.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Our privacy policy is straightforward and follows standard practices to ensure your data is handled securely.
Content Ownership
All content published on www.gmwhistle.com solely belongs to GmWhistle, and we ensure it’s verified before publication. As one of the most trusted news platforms across Africa and beyond, we take pride in delivering genuine, fact-checked content. When content is sourced from external platforms, we provide proper credit with source links.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
- After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to GmWhistle, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images posted on the website.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- When you log in, we set temporary cookies to check if your browser accepts cookies—these contain no personal data and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”). Screen preference cookies last for one year.
- If you log out, login cookies are cleared.
- When editing or publishing an article, an additional cookie (without personal data) is stored to track the post ID you edited, expiring after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on GmWhistle may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) that behaves as if you’ve visited the source website. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, and monitor your activity, especially if you’re logged into their platform.
Analytics & Data Retention
- Who We Share Your Data With: We do not sell your data. Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
- Data Retention: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups automatically. For registered users, we store personal information in your profile, which you can view, edit, or delete anytime (except your username).
- Your Rights: If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or request data deletion, except for data retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Advertisements
Ads displayed on gmwhistle.com are paid placements. While we promote these products/services, we cannot guarantee their safety or security. We strictly avoid advertising content related to pornography, scams, malware, or any unethical material. Advertising helps us fund and sustain GmWhistle.
Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy. We value your trust and hope this policy provides clarity on how we handle your information.
For inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at info@gmwhistle.com.
