Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Joseph Mmwa ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit https://www.josephmmwa.com (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We collect only information necessary to operate the Site:

• Account information — name, email address and profile photo (when provided by Google Sign-In or account signup).
• Content you submit — comments, bookmarks, messages sent through the contact form, and newsletter subscription details.
• Technical data — device type, browser, IP address, referring URL, and pages viewed, collected via server logs and cookies.

When you choose to sign in with Google, Google shares a limited set of profile information with us: your name, email address, Google account ID, profile picture, and email verification status. We use this information solely to create and maintain your reader account on the Site.

We do not access your Gmail, Google Drive, contacts, calendar or any other Google service. We do not sell, rent or share your Google account data with third parties for advertising. Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used. You may block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some features (such as staying signed in) may not work properly.

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to measure aggregate traffic and improve editorial coverage. Analytics data does not include the content of any personal messages.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address solely to deliver the newsletter and related editorial updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can also request removal by contacting us at the address below.

Comments and other content you post publicly are visible to other readers along with your display name and avatar. You are responsible for the content you publish. We may remove content that violates our Terms of Service.

• To create and secure your account and authenticate sign-in.
• To deliver newsletters, notifications and requested content.
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
• To monitor, maintain and improve the Site.
• To detect, prevent and address fraud, abuse or security issues.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure managed database hosting, and role-based access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The Site relies on trusted service providers to operate, including authentication (Google Sign-In), database and hosting infrastructure, email delivery, and content delivery networks. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy terms. We do not sell your personal information.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, export or delete your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

You can delete your account and associated personal data at any time by emailing mmwajoseph@gmail.com with the subject line "Delete my account". We will confirm your identity and remove your personal information from active systems within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, by notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Joseph Mmwa
Email: mmwajoseph@gmail.com
Website: https://www.josephmmwa.com