At South Report (southreport.co.za), we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our site, we may collect:
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Personal Information: such as your name, email address, or phone number (if you contact us, subscribe, or submit content).
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Non-Personal Information: including your browser type, device, IP address, and browsing behavior through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Deliver news updates, newsletters, and alerts.
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Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or story submissions.
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Improve our website, services, and user experience.
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Display relevant advertisements and sponsored content.
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Comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
South Report uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze traffic and site performance.
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Personalize your browsing experience.
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Serve relevant advertising.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data with:
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Service Providers: (e.g., analytics, hosting, advertising partners) who help us operate our website.
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Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights (POPIA Compliance)
Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request corrections or updates to your information.
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
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Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@southreport.co.za.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
For any questions or privacy-related requests:
📧 Email: privacy@southreport.co.za
🔒 Your privacy matters. At South Report, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and safeguarding your data.