Last updated: March 2026
ExtraValid (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website extravalid.co.ke. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a story tip, or contact us, we collect your name and email address. We use this information only to respond to your enquiry or send you the newsletter you requested.
Information collected automatically
When you visit ExtraValid, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools and is used to improve our website.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiries and story submissions
- To send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
- To analyse website traffic and improve our content
- To display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
Cookies
ExtraValid uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. These include essential cookies required for the site to function, analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and advertising cookies (Google AdSense). You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — Advertising
- YouTube — Embedded music videos
- Spotify — Embedded music players
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party services.
Data Retention
We retain subscriber email addresses until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months and then deleted.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data held by ExtraValid. To make a request, contact us at hello@extravalid.co.ke.
Newsletter Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email, or by emailing us at hello@extravalid.co.ke.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated date. Continued use of ExtraValid after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: hello@extravalid.co.ke
