Effective date: 01 August 2025

1. Introduction

Newsroom (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “Newsroom”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

2. Information Collected

Newsroom may collect:

  • Personal information such as name and email address when you subscribe, contact us, or submit content
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
  • Cookie and analytics data used to improve website performance and user experience

3. Use of Information

Personal information may be used to:

  • Deliver and improve content and services
  • Respond to enquiries and correspondence
  • Send newsletters or updates where consent has been given
  • Monitor website performance and usage
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Cookies

Cookies are used to enhance functionality and analyse traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function correctly.

5. Sharing of Information

Newsroom does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with trusted service providers under confidentiality obligations or where required by law.

6. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information held by Newsroom. You may also object to processing or withdraw consent where applicable.

Requests may be sent to: editor@newsroom.co.za

8. Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

9. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be published on this page.