Privacy Policy – Jozi Post

Effective Date: 21 April 2026

Last Updated: 20 April 2026

Welcome to Jozi Post ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us while visiting our website, reading our articles, or interacting with our content.

This Privacy Policy explains:

How we use it
Who we share it with
Your rights and choices
What information we collect
By using Jozi Post, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information you give us directly

Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us via tips@jozipost.co.za). Any content you submit in comments or messages.

B. Information collected automatically

IP address, browser type, device type, and approximate location (city/country)
Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source (e.g., Google, social media)
Interactions with ads or embedded content.

C. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and serve relevant ads. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Publish and manage comments (moderated for spam or abuse)
Send you newsletters (if you subscribed)
Improve our content and user experience
Monitor site security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party tools to run Jozi Post, including:

Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) – to understand our audience.
Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Mediavine) – to show relevant ads.
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) – to manage newsletters
Commenting systems (e.g., Disqus, native WordPress comments)

These services may collect their own data according to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

4. Comments and Public Information

When you leave a comment on Jozi Post, your name and comment are visible to the public. Your email address is not displayed but is stored for moderation purposes.
We reserve the right to remove comments that are spam, abusive, or violate our community standards.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information — but no website is 100% secure. By using Jozi Post, you acknowledge that any data transmission is at your own risk.

6. Your Rights (Depending on Your Location)

Depending on where you live (e.g., South Africa, EU, UK, California), you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Opt out of marketing emails (click “unsubscribe” in any newsletter)
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@jozipost.co.za

7. Children's Privacy

Jozi Post is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may be announced via a site notice or newsletter.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out: