Effective Date: 25th November 2025
At GuyanaCurrentAffairs.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. This policy is in compliance with the Data Protection Act of 2011 and other relevant laws in Guyana .
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you when you interact with our website. This may include:
- Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, and phone number.
- Account Information: If you create an account on our website, we may collect additional information necessary for account management.
- Payment Information: If you make a purchase or donate to our website, we may collect payment information, such as credit card details.
- Comments and Contributions: If you leave comments or contribute content to our website, we may collect the information you provide in those comments or contributions.
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information, such as:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and other interaction data.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Location Data: If you consent to share your location, we may collect this information to provide location-specific content or services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to deliver the content and services you request, and to improve our website and user experience.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, or other communications related to our website.
- To Process Transactions: If you make a purchase or donate to our website, we use your payment information to process those transactions.
- To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your information to personalize the content and advertisements you see on our website.
- To Monitor and Improve Website Performance: We use usage data and device information to monitor and improve the performance of our website.
- To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the Data Protection Act of 2011 .
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Session Management: To manage your session and keep you logged in as you navigate our website.
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.
- Analytics: To collect data about how you use our website, which helps us improve our services.
- Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and behavior.
Similar Technologies
We may also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, for the same purposes as cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to accept or reject cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is being placed on your device. However, rejecting cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
Analytics
We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze data about how you use our website. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information on our behalf. For more information about how these services use your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
Advertising
We may use third-party advertising services to display advertisements on our website. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and behavior. For more information about how these services use your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
Social Media
Our website may include social media features, such as buttons and widgets, that allow you to share content or interact with social media platforms. These features may collect information about you and your interactions with our website. For more information about how these services use your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. We comply with the standards set by the Data Protection Act of 2011 to ensure the security of your personal data .
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2011 .
7. Your Rights
Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. If you wish to access or correct your information, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of receiving certain communications from us. If you wish to opt-out of receiving newsletters or other communications, please follow the opt-out instructions provided in those communications or contact us using the contact information provided below.
Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. If you wish to request the deletion of your information, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will take reasonable steps to delete your information, except where retention is required by law or necessary for our legitimate business interests.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2011 .
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
GuyanaCurrentAffairs.com
legal@guyanacurrentaffairs.com
