Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NB News Wrap ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Analytics and non-essential cookies are only used after you provide explicit consent.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms
• Communications you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools:

• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Approximate location derived from IP address (IP addresses are not stored by Google Analytics).
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source and navigation patterns
• Date and time of visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain our website
• Improve user experience and website functionality
• Understand how visitors use our website through analytics
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Google Analytics & Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our website. GA4 uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to collect anonymous data about your visit.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information about Google Analytics and privacy, visit: Google's Privacy & Terms

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services like Google Analytics that help us operate our website (subject to strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

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 by law. Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default retention period).

8. Your Rights (POPIA & GDPR)

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) or relevant supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us: