Privacy Policy

Sierraleo News respects the privacy of its readers, subscribers, contributors, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit Sierraleo News.

Sierraleo News primarily publishes news and updates relating to Sierra Leone, along with selected African and international coverage.

Information we may collect

When you use our website, we may collect limited information such as:

Your name and email address when you contact us or subscribe
Information you voluntarily provide through forms
IP address
Browser and device information
Pages viewed
Referral source
Approximate geographic location
Website interaction and analytics data

We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for operating, improving, securing, and monetizing the website.

Newsletter and Subscriber Information

If you subscribe to Sierraleo News, we may use your email address to send:

Breaking news alerts
Major Sierra Leone news updates
News summaries
Newsletter editions
Important announcements related to Sierraleo News

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications using the unsubscribe option provided in those messages.

Contact Information

If you contact Sierraleo News by email or through a website form, we may retain the information you provide for the purpose of responding to your inquiry, news tip, correction request, advertising request, or other communication.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Sierraleo News may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember user preferences
Understand website traffic
Measure readership and engagement
Improve website performance
Support advertising
Detect fraud or misuse
Provide relevant content

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies.

Some website features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors use Sierraleo News.

These services may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Device type
Browser type
Referral source
Approximate location

We use this information to improve our coverage, website performance, and reader experience.

Advertising

Sierraleo News may display advertising provided directly by advertisers or through third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense.

Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising performance, limit repeated advertising, and provide relevant advertisements.

Where required, visitors may be given choices concerning personalized advertising and cookies.

Third-Party Links

Articles may contain links to government agencies, organizations, social media platforms, businesses, news sources, or other third-party websites.

Sierraleo News is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties.

Readers should review the privacy policies of those websites when appropriate.

News Tips and Submitted Materials

Readers may voluntarily submit news tips, photographs, documents, videos, statements, or other information to Sierraleo News.

Please avoid submitting confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information unless it is necessary and appropriate for the communication.

Submission of material does not guarantee publication.

Children’s Privacy

Sierraleo News is a general news publication and is not specifically directed toward young children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect information handled through our website.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for purposes such as:

Responding to inquiries
Maintaining subscriber records
Website security
Legal or regulatory obligations
Business and accounting records
Editorial documentation

Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

Your Choices

Depending on applicable law and the services you use, you may be able to:

Unsubscribe from newsletters
Manage cookie preferences
Request information about personal data you provided
Request correction or deletion of certain personal information

Requests may be sent to:

info@sierraleonews.com

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Sierraleo News may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, advertising, legal requirements, or business practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page.

Contact

For questions concerning privacy or this policy, contact: