Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Welcome to The Degana (https://thedegana.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit our website, read news, submit content or use our reporter and business registration services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website:

• Name, email address and mobile number provided voluntarily.
• Information submitted through reporter registration, business listing and contact forms.
• News articles, photographs, videos and other content submitted by reporters or users.
• Technical information such as browser type, device, IP address and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate and improve The Degana website.
• Manage reporter accounts and submitted news articles.
• Publish and manage local business listings.
• Respond to enquiries and provide requested services.
• Prevent spam, fraud, unauthorized access and misuse.
• Maintain website security and comply with applicable laws.

3. Reporter Panel and User-Submitted Content

Reporters may submit news, text, photographs, videos and links through our reporter panel. Users are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit such material.

The Degana may review, edit, approve, reject or remove submitted content in accordance with its editorial policies and applicable law.

Do not submit passwords, confidential personal information or another person's private information without proper authorization.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, improve performance and understand website usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Services and Advertisements

Our website may contain third-party services, advertisements and embedded content, including YouTube videos, Facebook videos, Instagram content, analytics tools or advertising networks such as Google AdSense.

These third parties may collect information through their own cookies or technologies, subject to their respective privacy policies. The Degana does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Please review the privacy policies of the relevant third-party services before using their features.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties. Information may be shared when necessary:

• With service providers who help operate our website.
• When required by law or a lawful government request.
• To protect our users, website, rights or public safety.
• With your consent or at your direction.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including account administration, publication records, security, legal obligations and dispute resolution.

You may contact us to request correction or deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

9. Children's Privacy

The Degana is a general-audience news website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law. Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe a child has submitted personal information.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of or deletion of your personal information. You may also request information about how your data is being used.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the contact details provided below.

11. External Links

Our news articles and pages may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of those websites. Please read their individual privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact The Degana:

Website: https://thedegana.com
Contact Page: Contact Us

By using The Degana website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.