Your privacy is of paramount importance to us at Africa News Circle. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, utilize, disclose, and manage the personal information of our users. It applies to all personal information collected on our website, friendsofgeorge.co.za, and covers our data handling practices and your rights regarding your personal information. This policy is formulated in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of privacy protection.
We collect personal information in several ways including direct inputs on our website, from your browser through cookies, and through other automated technology used to engage with our content. The information we collect includes but is not limited to your name, email address, contact details, and any other information you choose to provide while using our platform. By providing personal information, you authorize us to use that information in accordance with this policy. Our site is designed to use this information to help personalize and improve your browsing and news consumption experience.
The personal information collected is primarily used to offer better service, improve user experience, and facilitate communications between Africa News Circle and our audience. It may be used for administrative communications, resolving issues and disputes, improving our services, and complying with legal requirements. Ensuring the security and integrity of the information we collect is crucial. We strive to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction.
We may share your personal information under limited circumstances with partners, affiliates, and third-party service providers engaged in facilitating the services we offer. However, we implement stringent measures to ensure that these parties respect and maintain the confidentiality and security of your information. Our contracts stipulate that they comply with our privacy strictures and any applicable legal requirements.
To protect your personal information, we employ technical, administrative, and physical security measures that are designed to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data. We regularly review our security procedures to ensure the safety of your personal information.
You have rights under the South African POPIA, including the right to access and correct your personal information. If you wish to update or correct any information you have submitted to us, please contact us directly at [email protected]. Further, you can request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions. Our commitment extends to ensuring that your rights are respected and executed promptly.
For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also reach us through postal mail at 234 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa. We are dedicated to addressing your concerns regarding our privacy practices.
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