Privacy Policy

Information we collect

The site collects information that readers choose to provide through newsletter subscriptions, enquiries, complaints, story submissions and other forms. This may include a name, email address, telephone number, company and the message submitted. Essential server and security records may include an IP address, request time and technical information needed to protect the service.

How information is used

Information is used to respond to enquiries, manage subscriptions, assess editorial submissions, investigate complaints, maintain security and operate the publication. It is not sold as a mailing list. Access is limited to people who need the information for the stated purpose.

Retention and security

Records are retained only for as long as they remain necessary for editorial, contractual, legal, security or administrative reasons. Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are used, but no internet service can promise absolute security.

Your choices

Newsletter recipients may unsubscribe using the link supplied in the message. A person may ask for access to, correction of or deletion of personal information, subject to legal obligations and legitimate journalistic or public-interest grounds for retention. Requests should identify the information concerned and provide enough detail for the publication to verify the requester’s identity.

This notice should be read with the POPIA information and cookie notice. It will be updated when material processing practices change.