Effective Date: August 2025
Jakony Media Agency (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit Jakony.com®, South Sudan’s leading business news website. It includes information for users in the EU, UK, and California, USA.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, if you submit enquiries, feedback, or contribute content.
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Usage Data: Pages visited, browser type, device information, IP address, and time spent on our site.
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Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalise content, analyse usage, and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to enquiries, feedback, and guest submissions.
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Provide content, services, and personalised experiences.
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Improve our website, features, and user experience.
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Communicate updates, promotions, or business news (with consent).
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Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the EU/UK, we process personal data based on:
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Consent: When you opt in for communications or submit content.
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Contractual necessity: When providing requested services or features.
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Legitimate interests: To improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.
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Legal obligation: Where required by law.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
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Service providers: To operate our website or deliver services.
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Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
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Media partners: Only with your consent for contributions or collaborations.
5. Your Rights
For EU/UK users, you have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
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Withdraw consent at any time.
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Restrict or object to processing.
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Request data portability.
For California, USA residents (CCPA):
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Know what personal information is collected.
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Request deletion of personal information.
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Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
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Receive equal service regardless of privacy requests.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: news[at]jakony.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
Jakony.com® uses cookies to:
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Remember your preferences.
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Analyse website traffic.
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Personalise content and advertising.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated, or as required by law.
8. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your personal data:
Email: news[at]jakony.com
Location: Hai Malakal, Nimule Street, Juba, South Sudan
Jakony.com® is committed to protecting your privacy while delivering reliable business news for South Sudan and the international community.