Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for News Nexus City
1. Introduction
Welcome to News Nexus City. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws.
By using our platform, website, mobile applications, or any other services (collectively, "Services"), you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering for an account, using our Services, or interacting with us. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Payment information (e.g., credit card details)
- Profile picture
- Location data
- User-generated content (e.g., videos, comments)
2.2 Automatic Data Collection: We automatically collect certain information when you use our Services, including:
- IP address
- Device information (e.g., device type, operating system)
- Browser information
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the platform)
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Verify your identity and manage your account
- Process payments and transactions
- Communicate with you, including sending you updates, notifications, and marketing materials
- Personalize your experience on our platform
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our Services
- Enforce our terms and conditions and comply with legal obligations
**4. Legal Basis for Processing**
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide personal information, you consent to its processing as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing your information is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as providing access to our Services.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your information to pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving our Services, unless such interests are overridden by your rights and interests.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, analyzing data, or providing customer support.
- Business Partners: Partners with whom we collaborate to offer you additional services or promotions.
- Legal Authorities: Law enforcement agencies, regulators, or other parties where we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Global Transfers: As a global platform, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses where necessary.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on News Nexus City. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights
Under POPIA and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or where processing is based on legitimate interests.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at NewsNexusOfficial@gmail.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
10. Children’s Privacy
News Nexus City is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
1. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on our platform or through other means. Your continued use of our Services after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
newsnexusofficial@gmail.com
We are committed to resolving any privacy-related issues promptly and efficiently.
