Privacy Policy for GP.News
Effective Date: 10 October 2024
Welcome to GP.News (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and protect your data when you access and interact with our website, https://gauteng.news/ . By using our Site, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
- Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This refers to data that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details you share when subscribing to newsletters, leaving comments on articles, or communicating with us through online forms.
- Usage Data: This includes information on how you interact with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, time spent on pages, the date and time of your visit, and other diagnostic data. We collect this data through cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand your preferences and enhance your experience on our Site.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver and improve the content, features, and functionality of our Site.
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, alerts, or other communications you have subscribed to.
- To analyze user behavior and trends in order to enhance the overall user experience on our Site.
- To monitor and address any technical issues, manage our Site effectively, and secure our systems.
- To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights, property, and safety, as well as those of our users and the public.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and provide a more personalized experience. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use some features on our Site.
- Third-Party Services and Integrations
We may use third-party service providers, such as analytics tools and advertising networks, to collect and process information about your use of our Site. These third parties may use their own tracking technologies and have their own privacy policies that govern their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.
- Analytics Services: We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to track user interactions, measure performance, and analyze trends to improve our services.
- Advertising Networks: We collaborate with advertising networks to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing history and interests.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site, processing payments, delivering communications, or providing other services.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal processes, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests.
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as those of our users and the public, we may share your information as necessary.
- Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. The criteria used to determine retention periods include:
- Business Purposes: We retain data for as long as necessary to provide our services, manage your account, and maintain accurate records of transactions.
- Legal Obligations: We may retain certain data to comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, or enforce our legal agreements and policies.
- User Preferences: For information based on your consent, we retain data until you withdraw consent or request deletion.
Once your personal data is no longer needed for the specified purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access or use.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to ensure the security of your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security and recommend that you take measures to protect your information as well.
- Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights with regard to your personal information:
- Access and Update: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
- Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
- Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at: