Policies & Disclosures
Learn about our commitment to journalistic accuracy, reader privacy, advertising transparency, and corrections protocols.
Editorial Policy
Accuracy, Fairness, and Clear Reporting
At Debesties, we aim to provide clear, helpful, and culturally confident reporting. We focus strictly on Ghanaian entertainment, creator culture, lifestyle, and travel. We do not report on international news, sports, nature, general politics, or unverified rumors.
Our senior editors ensure that all original artist profiles, event timelines, and public explainers are backed by reliable research, direct interviews, or verified data. We do not invent quotes, events, or statistics.
Independent and Uncompromised Journalism
While we partner with reputable brands for digital sponsorship and advertising, we maintain a clear, non-negotiable division between editorial content and paid advertisements. Any sponsored, paid, or affiliate content is clearly labeled.
Corrections Policy
Commitment to Truth and Speedy Rectification
We recognize that journalism is a fast-paced environment, but speed must never compromise accuracy. If we publish an incorrect date, spelling, or static statistic, we pledge to correct it swiftly.
How to Request a Correction
Readers can submit correction requests via our Contact & Tips page by selecting "Corrections Reporting" as the reason. Please provide a link to the article and clear, verifiable evidence for the correct data.
When a material correction is made, we add an editor's note at the bottom of the article indicating the date of modification and the exact correction details.
Privacy & Cookie Policy
How We Protect and Respect Your Data
Debesties (debesties.com) values your privacy. We only collect the minimal personal data necessary to provide our services.
- Newsletter Registrations: When you subscribe, we collect your first name and email address. We never rent or sell your email to third parties.
- Cookies: We use analytical cookies to track popular articles, category interest, and load times. Users can accept, reject, or customize these via our privacy panel.
- Comments: When you submit a comment, we collect your name and message to render publicly on the article page.
Terms of Service
Standard Terms & Copyright
By accessing debesties.com, you agree to comply with our Terms and Conditions. All content, illustrations, articles, and custom guides published on this platform are the intellectual property of Debesties unless credited otherwise.
No part of our original articles or guides may be scraped, reproduced, or republished on external blogs without explicit written permission and clear backlink attribution.
Advertising Policy
Transparency in Sponsorships and Placements
We welcome brand partnerships, sponsored guides, and display advertising to keep our publication free and accessible. To maintain absolute reader trust, we implement strict guidelines:
- We do not accept ads promoting illegal products, political parties, or deceptive financial products.
- Every paid partnership, brand feature, or affiliate referral link carries clear indicators such as "Sponsored", "Paid Partnership", "Advertisement", or "Affiliate Disclosure".
- Display ads will never obstruct or overlay main editorial reading content.