Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to kizitochikuni.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing free, high-quality educational resources to students and teachers across Malawi. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected

  • IP Address & Device Info: Used solely to enforce our 6-downloads-per-day limit per device/IP. Not stored long-term.
  • Cookie Identifier: A random device token (stored in __dl_dev cookie) to distinguish users on shared networks. Expires in 30 days.
  • Usage Data: Page views, download counts, and referral sources (via Google Analytics) to improve content.

Voluntarily Provided

  • Contact form submissions (name, email, message) – used only to respond to your inquiry.
  • Newsletter signups (if enabled) – email used solely for educational updates.
  • Google Sign-In Data: When you choose to log in with Google to leave a comment, we securely receive and store your public profile information, including your name, email address, and profile picture. This data is used strictly to display your identity alongside your comments.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • ✅ Enforce fair download limits (6/day) to ensure resource availability for all Malawian learners
  • ✅ Display your name and profile picture next to comments you post on our educational resources
  • ✅ Moderate user-generated content to maintain a safe, spam-free educational environment
  • ✅ Improve website performance, content relevance, and user experience
  • ✅ Prevent abuse, spam, and automated scraping
  • ✅ Comply with legal obligations and Google AdSense program policies

4. Third-Party Services

  • Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0): Used to securely authenticate users for our comment system. We only request basic profile information and do not access your Google password or private files. Google Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense: Displays relevant ads. Google may use cookies to personalize ads. Learn more.
  • Google Analytics: Anonymous usage tracking to optimize content. Opt out here.
  • Cloudflare: Provides CDN, security, and DDoS protection. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

Download limit records (IP + device token + date) are automatically deleted after 7 days. Contact form submissions are retained for 90 days unless deletion is requested.

Comments & Profile Data: Your name, profile picture, and comments are retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of the discussion threads, unless you request their deletion or they are removed by our moderators for violating community guidelines.

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

7. Children's Privacy & Comment System

Our resources are designed for students of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Because our comment system requires a Google account, users must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age of digital consent in their country) to participate in discussions. If you believe a child has provided data without consent, contact us immediately for removal.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of changes.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests:

📧 privacy@kizitochikuni.com
📍 Blantyre, Malawi