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Privacy PolicyLast updated: 7 May, 2026

Who we are

Lynda: Rooted&Real is a drama-fiction podcast space where stories are shared.
Our website address is: https://lyndarootedandreal.com.

Comments

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Contact details

For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:

Lynda: Rooted&Real
Nairobi
Kenya
Website: https://lyndarootedandreal.com
Email: privacy@lyndarootedandreal.com
Phone number: +254 720 788 714

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Last updated: 7 May, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Lynda: Rooted&Real (“website”, “we”, “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) outline the rules of using our platform for enjoying various media.
By using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree, please do not use the platform.

User Accounts

You must create an account to access certain features.
Provide accurate information during registration.
You are responsible for your account security (password, actions taken under your account).
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.

Intellectual Property

All website content (text, images, design) is owned by Lynda: Rooted&Real or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit content without our express permission.
User-generated content (profiles, portfolios, etc.):
You retain ownership of your content.
You grant us a license to display and promote your content on our platform.

User Conduct

You will not use the website for unlawful or harmful purposes.
You will not upload offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory content.
You will not spam, harass, or impersonate other users.
We may remove content or take disciplinary actions against users violating these guidelines.

Fees and Payments

Basic account creation is free.
Premium subscriptions unlock additional features (e.g., contact details, enhanced visibility).
Payments will be processed via Visa and Mastercard.

Disclaimers

We make no guarantee about the accuracy of user-provided information (profiles, media portfolios).
While we strive to keep the platform secure, we are not responsible for hacking attempts or unauthorized access to data.
The website is provided “as-is”. We make no express or implied warranties.

Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
Our maximum liability is limited to the fees you’ve paid us.

Third-Party Services

We may include links or integrations with third-party services (e.g., social media, payment gateways). Their use is governed by their own terms and conditions.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. We’ll notify you of significant changes. Your continued use signifies acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Laws

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the individual countries we operate in.

Community Guidelines

Our Mission: Lynda: Rooted&Real is a warm and inspiring drama-fiction podcast space where heartfelt stories meet real-life wisdom for everyday living.

Our Values

Respect: Treat all community members with kindness and consideration. Embrace diversity of backgrounds, styles, and viewpoints.

Constructive Engagement: Offer feedback and participate in discussions thoughtfully. Celebrate story lovers and fellow creators and provide positive support.

Self-Expression: Feel free to express your unique style and creativity, but do so in ways that are considerate of others.

Safety: Help us maintain a safe space. Report any content or behavior that feels threatening, harassing, or abusive.

Be Mindful of the Following

Discrimination and Hate Speech: We do not tolerate speech that promotes hatred, discrimination, or attacks others based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics.

Harassment and Bullying: Do not engage in personal attacks, insults, threats, trolling, or any behavior intended to intimidate or humiliate others.

Spam and Inappropriate Promotions: Keep discussions and content relevant to African fashion. Avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming the community with irrelevant links.

Explicit Content: Nudity, sexually suggestive material, and content glorifying violence are not permitted.

Misinformation: Share responsibly. When sharing news or facts, please try to verify information from reliable sources.

Consequences

We reserve the right to moderate content and take the following actions at our discretion to maintain a positive community:

Removal of inappropriate content
Issuing warnings to users
Temporary or permanent suspension of accounts

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation.

Additional Considerations

Age Restriction: The platform is intended for users above 18 (eighteen) years of age.

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