Effective Date: April 2026
Introduction
Thaba Chweu News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
Data We Collect
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Voluntary Data: Information you provide via our “Contact Us” form or newsletter sign-ups (Name, Email, Phone).
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Automatic Data: Technical data like IP addresses and cookies used by our weather widgets and site analytics to improve your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Deliver local news and updates.
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Respond to business and advertising inquiries.
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Monitor site performance (e.g., seeing which stories are most popular in Mashishing or Sabie).
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. For any privacy-related queries, please contact Sipho at tcnewsmms@gmail.com.