Privacy Policy

The New Light Paper (NLP) respects the privacy of our readers, contributors, advertisers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have.

This policy applies to the website thenewlightpaper.co.ug and is published by New Light Communications U Limited, a subsidiary of Koom Holdings U Limited, both registered in the Republic of Uganda.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you give us directly

When you contact us, submit a news tip, subscribe to a newsletter, or fill out a form on our website, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by us or by third-party services we use. This may include:

• Your IP address and approximate location
• The type of device, browser, and operating system you are using
• The pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the links you click
• The website that referred you to us

We use this information to understand how our readers use the site, to improve our content and performance, and to deliver advertising.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and track usage. We use cookies for:

• Essential functions – keeping you logged in, remembering preferences
• Analytics – understanding how readers use the site (via Google Analytics)
• Advertising – delivering relevant ads (via Google AdSense and similar networks)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of our website function.

Advertising

The New Light Paper carries advertising from third-party networks, including Google AdSense. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver ads based on your visit to our site and other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Sponsored content and paid features published on our site are clearly labelled and handled in line with our Editorial Policy.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used before arriving. We use this information only to improve our service.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Publish and deliver our journalism
• Respond to your enquiries, news tips, and feedback
• Improve our website, content, and reader experience
• Deliver and measure advertising
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Sharing of Information

We may share information in limited circumstances:

• Service providers – Companies that help us run our website (hosting, analytics, advertising, email) may process information on our behalf, under contractual obligations to keep it confidential.
• Legal compliance – We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of The New Light Paper, our staff, or the public.
• Business transfers – If New Light Communications U Limited or Koom Holdings U Limited is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

News Tips and Submissions

When you submit a news tip or other material to us, the information you provide may be visible to our editorial team. For confidential news tips, please email us at thenewlightpaper@gmail.com. Do not submit confidential or sensitive personal information through any public channel.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction – Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete
• Deletion – Request that we delete your personal information, where we are not required to retain it
• Objection – Object to certain uses of your information, such as targeted advertising

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@thenewlightpaper.co.ug. We will respond within a reasonable time.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is fully secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last updated” date at the bottom of this page shows when the policy was last revised. Significant changes will be highlighted on our website.

Contact

For questions, complaints, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: admin@thenewlightpaper.co.ug

Telephone: 0778 383933

Publisher: New Light Communications U Limited

Parent Company: Koom Holdings U Limited

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Last updated: 31 May 2026