Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Welcome to ProbePoint Journalism (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, or subscription preferences.
- Non-Personal Information: Information automatically collected, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior on our site.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
- Providing and improving our news services and website functionality.
- Sending newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent).
- Analyzing usage trends and enhancing user experience.
- Preventing fraud, abuse, or other unauthorized activities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers who assist with website operations or analytics.
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.
4. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information where applicable.
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@probepointjournalism.co.za.
Thank you for trusting ProbePoint Journalism with your information.