Last updated: [07.03.25]
At SABC News, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in other ways.
Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the SABC News website (the “Site”), you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you interact with the Site, such as subscribing to our newsletter, submitting comments, or contacting us, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address (if provided)
- Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your visit, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Location data (if enabled)
- Pages you visit on the Site
- Referral sources (how you reached our Site)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: We may use your personal information to process requests, such as subscriptions, and respond to inquiries.
- To Improve the Site: We may use non-personal information to enhance the content, functionality, and overall user experience of the Site.
- Marketing and Communication: We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, or promotional material related to SABC News. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
- Legal Compliance: We may use or disclose your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect the rights, safety, or property of SABC News, our users, or others.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. These cookies allow us to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track how you interact with the Site
- Analyze usage patterns
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share your information with third-party service providers for the purpose of providing services to you (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics tools, etc.). These third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
We may also have links to third-party websites on our Site. We do not control the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete that information as soon as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
SABC News
377 Rivonia Boulevard, Rivonia, Johannesburg 2128, South Africa
Email: info@afrinewstoday.com
Phone: [Your Phone Number]