Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10-04-2025

At South Sudan Online (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from https://southsudanonline.com/, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website and how we use, share, and protect that information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you sign up for newsletters, submit contact forms, or participate in discussions, we may collect personal information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided voluntarily)
Any other information you choose to share with us

b. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information automatically when you use the site, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and duration
Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our website
Improve and personalize user experience
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in)
Analyze website usage and trends
Prevent fraud and ensure site security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance site functionality
Understand user interaction and improve performance
Remember your preferences

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., for hosting or analytics)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
Third parties in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notification)

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

Access to your personal data
Correction or deletion of your data
Objection to processing
Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.