Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 4, 2025

At The Guyana Project, accessible via https://theguyanaproject.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with our site.

Who we are

The Guyana Project is an independent media platform delivering unfiltered, fact-based journalism on Guyana’s political, economic, and cultural landscape. We are committed to transparency, data security, and responsible reporting.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data only as necessary to provide our services and improve the website experience. This includes:

• Information you provide (e.g., comments, subscriptions)
• IP address and browser user agent for spam detection
• Anonymized email hashes (for Gravatar)

Comments and User-Submitted Content

When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, your IP address, and browser details to detect spam. Approved comments may be publicly visible with your profile image (if using Gravatar).

Media Uploads

If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract that data.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Save user preferences (e.g., name and email in comment forms)
• Enable login functionality (where applicable)
• Improve performance and analytics

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, tweets, links) which behave as if you visited those third-party websites directly. These sites may collect your data and use tracking technologies.

Data Retention

• Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
• Registered users (if any) can access, edit, or delete their data at any time.
• Login and preference cookies expire after up to 1 year.

Your Rights

You can request:

• A copy of any personal data we hold
• Deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
• Corrections or updates to your personal information

To do so, contact us at info@theguyanaproject.com.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

• As required by law
• With anti-spam and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• For email delivery and security systems

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We recommend checking this page regularly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

📧 Email: info@theguyanaproject.com