Privacy Policy

eSomeni (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit or use eSomeni.com, our digital self-publishing and reading platform dedicated to African literature.

By accessing or using eSomeni, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About eSomeni

eSomeni is a self-publishing and digital reading platform that empowers African writers to publish and share their work, while enabling readers to discover, read, and support African authors through ebooks and selected hardcopy formats at affordable prices.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Create an account as a reader or author
Upload manuscripts or publish content
Purchase or access ebooks or hardcopy materials
Subscribe to newsletters or platform updates
Contact customer support or communicate with us

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Username and password
Billing and payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
Author profile information such as biography, photo, and published works
User-generated content including reviews, comments, or uploaded manuscripts

You may choose not to provide certain information, but doing so may limit your ability to access some platform features.

b) Automatic Information

When you use eSomeni, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, reading activity, and interaction data
Date and time of access

This data helps us improve platform performance, security, and user experience.

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

eSomeni uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your login session
Personalize content and recommendations
Improve site functionality and performance
Analyze usage trends

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect features such as account login and content access.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain the eSomeni platform
Enable content publishing and digital reading services
Process payments and transactions
Personalize reading and content recommendations
Communicate important platform updates, notices, or promotional content
Improve security, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Use

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We only share personal information in the following circumstances.

a) Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers for services such as:

Payment processing
Hosting and data storage
Email communication
Analytics and platform performance monitoring

These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are contractually required to protect it.

b) Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, court order, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of eSomeni, our users, or the public.

c) Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the business, subject to this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
Restricted access to personal data
Secure third-party payment gateways

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and update your account information
Request correction or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements
Opt out of non-essential communications
Disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Children’s Privacy

eSomeni provides content suitable for both children and adults. However:

Users under the age of 18 should use the platform with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent

8. Third-Party Links

eSomeni may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies independently.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will apply from the date of publication.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: customercare@esomeni.com
Website: www.esomeni.com