Effective Date: 01 January 2025
Company: Southern African Times Ltd
Company Number: 14383617
Website: www.southernafricantimes.com
Jurisdiction: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
1. Introduction
We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or interact with us.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe or contact us
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring sites)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and personalize content
- Improve our Website and services
- Send you newsletters or promotional content (with consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (when you sign up to newsletters)
- Contractual necessity (providing services you request)
- Legitimate interest (improving content, analytics)
- Legal compliance
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (hosting, email services)
- Regulatory authorities if legally required
6. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
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7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
10. International Transfers
We may transfer your data outside the UK only if appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend checking this page periodically. Continued use of our Website implies acceptance.
📬 Contact Us
To exercise your rights or ask questions:
Email: info@southernafricantimes.com
Registered Office: 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU
