Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2026
The Calabash Newspaper respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit thecalabashnewspaper.com.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address and other contact details when you contact us, submit information, subscribe to services, or interact with features on our website. We may also automatically receive technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring pages and approximate usage information.
How We Use Information
We may use information to operate and improve the website, respond to enquiries, provide requested services, understand how visitors use our website, maintain security, prevent abuse and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Calabash Newspaper and certain third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to remember preferences, measure website traffic, improve functionality and understand visitor interactions. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We may use Google AdSense and other advertising services to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve, measure and personalise advertising based on applicable settings and consent requirements. Visitors can learn more about how Google uses information for advertising and manage available advertising settings through Google’s services.
Where required by applicable law, advertising technologies will be used in accordance with applicable consent requirements.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use analytics, security, performance, social-media and other third-party services. These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable laws. Third-party services used on the website may change as our services develop.
Comments and User Submissions
If you submit a comment, message, news tip or other material, the information you provide may be processed for moderation, publication, editorial review, communication and security purposes. Do not submit sensitive personal information through public comments or forms.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or alteration. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites, social-media platforms and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of certain personal information. To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
The Calabash Newspaper
79 Campbell Street
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Email: calabashnewspaper@gmail.com
Website: thecalabashnewspaper.com