Privacy Policy

Introduction

Sheng Dictionary (shengdictionary.co.ke) is a community-driven dictionary for Sheng — Nairobi's urban street language. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you visit or interact with our website.

By using Sheng Dictionary, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have questions, contact us at privacy@contact.shengdictionary.co.ke.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• —Email addresses — collected only when you voluntarily subscribe to our Word of the Week newsletter.
• —Usage data — anonymised data about how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time on site, search queries) collected via Google Analytics.
• —Cookies — small files placed on your device by Google Analytics and Google AdSense to enable tracking and personalised advertising.

We do not collect names, phone numbers, physical addresses, or payment information. Word submissions may optionally include a display name, but this is not required.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• —To send the Word of the Week newsletter to subscribers who have opted in.
• —To understand and improve the site through anonymised analytics — what words are popular, how people search, and where traffic comes from.
• —To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense to keep the site free for everyone.

Google AdSense & Cookies

Sheng Dictionary uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your interests.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use Sheng Dictionary. Google Analytics uses cookies to track interactions and generates statistical reports about website activity. All data is anonymised — we do not receive personally identifiable information from Google Analytics.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to the Word of the Week newsletter, we store your email address securely to send you one email per week featuring a Sheng word. We will never use your email for any other purpose, and we will never share or sell it to third parties.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send. After unsubscribing you will receive no further emails from us.

Data Storage

All data collected by Sheng Dictionary — including email addresses and word submissions — is stored securely in MongoDB Atlas, a cloud database service with encryption at rest and in transit.

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except as required by law or as described in this policy (e.g. Google Analytics, Google AdSense).

Third-Party Links

Sheng Dictionary may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

Children's Privacy

Sheng Dictionary is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: