Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
1. Overview & Data Controller
Lumina News (operated by Lumina Media Ltd, registration number CPR/MN/9048-251) operates in strict compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 and global privacy parameters (such as GDPR). This directive specifies exactly how reader data is processed when you engage with our digital pages.
2. Information Collection
We process several basic data sets to verify subscriptions and protect our systems:
- Direct Information: Name, professional email, phone number, and support inquiries sent via contact forms.
- Automated Information: System IP addresses, operating software catalogs, reading cookies, and general visitor patterns.
- Third-Party Feeds: Analytics counters and ad optimization partners who supply anonymous performance statistics.
3. Legal Bases and Operations
| Intended Action | Specific Data Type | Legal Justification (Kenya DP Act / GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Providing Subscriptions | User Name, E-mail, Phone Number | Execution of Customer Terms |
| Platform Security Analysis | Device IP, Reading Metrics | Legitimate Security Interest |
| Optimized Advertising | Marketing Cookie Logs | Explicit Reader Consent (Opt-in) |
4. Cookie Consent Setup
Our platform handles performance metrics utilizing Google Consent Mode v2 protocols. Non-essential storage (Analytics / Ads) is strictly locked until you make an active choice on our tracking notices. You can update these selections at any point using the "Cookie Settings" option in our footer.
5. Recipient Disclosures
We never commercialize reader profiles to external agencies. Basic details are only shared with trusted cloud platforms (e.g., Stripe, analytics dashboards) necessary to support active digital services. We are also obligated to assist lawful government authorities when formal demands are submitted.
6. Preservation Deadlines
Subscriber transaction records are preserved during the active digital term, plus an extra 5 years of legal registry archives. General non-structured server analytics are deleted within 14 months.
7. User Digital Rights
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, you retain full rights to: access, update, delete, restrict, or download your personal data records. You can also file formal reviews with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) of Kenya, our designated regulator.
8. Minor Protections
Our platforms do not cater to readers below 18. If we identify automated registrations by children, those files will be removed immediately.
9. Contact and Office details
Lumina Media Ltd Compliance Desk
Lumina House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: [email protected] | Phone: +254 20 7123456