Privacy Policy

Website: www.dizindaba.co.za
Effective Date: 31 March 2026

Dizindaba Media (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.dizindaba.co.za.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any information submitted via contact forms, subscriptions, or email communication

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Device and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • Provide news, updates, and media-related services
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Send newsletters or marketing communications (only if you opt-in)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, or communication
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
  • Partners or sponsors (only where consent has been provided)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Understand user behaviour

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or destruction

6. Your Rights (Under POPIA)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third-party sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Dizindaba Media (Pty) Ltd
📞 084 263 9105 / 071 212 3675
📧 info@dizindaba.co.za
🌐 www.dizindaba.co.za