Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05 / 07 / 2025
Welcome to AgriNews24.co.za. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and applicable South African laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information when you interact with AgriNews24.co.za:
a. Personal Information
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Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., when submitting a contact form or subscribing to our newsletter)
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Business or farm details (if submitting listings or advertising)
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User-submitted content (e.g., comments, classifieds, or news tips)
b. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address and browser type
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Pages viewed and time spent on the site
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Device type and location (approximate)
This data is collected via cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries or submissions
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To provide news, updates, or alerts you have subscribed to
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To publish relevant farming and agricultural content (when submitted)
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To improve user experience and site performance
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To deliver relevant advertising or sponsored content (if applicable)
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To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
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Analyze site usage through tools like Google Analytics
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Remember user preferences
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Improve functionality and security
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., email services, hosting providers)
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Law enforcement or regulators when required by law
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Partners only with your explicit consent (e.g., for special agricultural opportunities or services)
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to the processing of your information
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@agrinews24.co.za
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing information online.
7. External Links
AgriNews24.co.za may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age without parental consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date". Continued use of the website means you accept any updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
📧 Email: privacy@agrinews24.co.za
🌍 Website: https://agrinews24.co.za
📍 Location: South Africa
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