Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 16, 2026
Privacy Policy for XOL AFRICA
XOL AFRICA (“XOL AFRICA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.xolafrica.com or use any of our digital products and services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
XOL AFRICA is an independent digital publication based in Tallinn, Estonia, dedicated to reporting on Africa’s business, economy, leadership, governance, technology, innovation, investment, and public affairs.
Data Controller
Chatnewstv OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
Website: www.xolafrica.com
Email: privacy@xolafrica.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide
This includes information you voluntarily submit when you:
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Subscribe to newsletters
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Register for an account
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Contact our editorial team
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Submit comments or opinion articles
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Participate in surveys or promotions
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Purchase subscriptions or services
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Apply for employment
Information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Company
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Job title
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Country
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Telephone number (where provided)
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Any information contained in your correspondence
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Operating system
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Pages viewed
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Referring website
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Time spent on pages
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Clickstream data
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Language settings
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Approximate geographic location
This information helps us improve our website and understand audience engagement.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember user preferences
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Measure website performance
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Improve user experience
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Analyze traffic
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Deliver relevant advertising where applicable
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
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Provide our journalism and digital services
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Deliver newsletters and subscriptions
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve website functionality
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Analyze readership trends
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Detect fraud and security incidents
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Comply with legal obligations
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Personalize content where appropriate
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Process payments (where applicable)
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Legitimate interests, including operating and improving our publication
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Protection of vital interests where applicable
5. News Reporting and Journalism
As a news publication, XOL AFRICA processes information for journalistic purposes in accordance with applicable laws protecting freedom of expression and the public interest.
Information published as part of legitimate news reporting may not always be removed where legal exemptions apply.
6. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
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Technology and hosting providers
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Analytics providers
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Email delivery services
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Payment processors
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Legal advisers
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Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required
All third-party providers are required to protect your information.
7. International Data Transfers
Because our readers are global, personal information may be processed outside your country of residence.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including contractual protections consistent with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide requested services
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Meet legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce our agreements
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Maintain journalistic archives where permitted by law
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Withdraw consent
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Receive a copy of your data
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests may be sent to:
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and external services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.
13. Advertising and Analytics
We may use trusted third-party services for:
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Website analytics
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Audience measurement
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Advertising
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Performance optimization
These services may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
14. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletters, we may send editorial updates, breaking news alerts, and promotional communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
XOL AFRICA
Operated by Chatnewstv OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
Email: privacy@xolafrica.com
Website: www.xolafrica.com
Last Updated: July 16, 2026