At NewsliveSA, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy document outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect any personal information you provide to us while using our website. We aim to maintain your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Who we are

Our website address is: https://newslivesa.co.za. NewsliveSA is an online news platform that delivers the latest news, articles, and information on a wide range of topics. Our platform allows users to engage with our content, share their thoughts through comments, and contribute to discussions

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments section, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect and prevent spam. We do not use this information for any other purpose unless explicitly provided by the individual.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images or other media files to the website, you should avoid uploading media with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from media on the website.

Cookies

Our website utilizes cookies to enhance the user experience and provide personalized features. Cookies are small files stored on your device, which help analyze web traffic or remember your preferences when you visit our site. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, declining cookies may limit certain functionality of our website.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves similarly to visiting those websites directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. We cannot be held responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

Who we share your data with

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to gather information about how visitors use our website. This information helps us analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve our services. These third-party services may collect and store data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. Clicking on these external links will direct you to the respective third-party site. We have no control over the content or practices of these websites and therefore cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting such sites. It is advised to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children unless provided with parental consent. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us, and we will promptly remove the information from our records.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically to ensure you are aware of any revisions. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to these changes.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [contact information].

Last updated: 11 February 2024