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Privacy Policy

A policy guide disclaimer

The Gauteng Grind – Privacy Policy
Last updated 01 June 2025

This short policy explains how The Gauteng Grind (“we”, “our”, “us”) handles the personal information you share with us when you browse www.thegautenggrind.com or interact with our services. By using the site you agree to the practices below.

1. What we collect

  • Identification data: first name, surname, email address, and (when you choose) phone number or social-media handle.

  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent, and cookies.

  • Voluntary content: comments, survey answers, competition entries, or any files you upload.

2. How we collect it

  • Directly from you via sign-up forms, event RSVPs, newsletter subscriptions or surveys.

  • Automatically through cookies and similar technologies (see §6).

3. Why we collect it

Purpose Examples of use Lawful basis*

Service delivery. Send newsletters, confirm event bookings. Consent

Customer support. Respond to enquiries or feedback. Legitimate interest

Marketing. Let you know about new features, offers. Consent (opt-in)

Analytics & security Improve site performance, detect fraud Legitimate interest / legal obligation

*For South African visitors we follow the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). For visitors in the European Economic Area we also rely on GDPR grounds.

4. Who sees your data

  • In-house staff who need it to do their jobs.

  • Trusted providers (e-mail distributors, analytics, payment processors) bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

  • Authorities only where the law compels us.
    We never sell or rent your personal information.

5. How long we keep it

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, unless a longer period is required by law or for legitimate business needs (e.g., tax or audit obligations).

6. Cookies & tracking

Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how the site is used. You can refuse non-essential cookies via your browser settings at any time without affecting core site functions.

7. Your privacy rights

Under POPIA (and, where applicable, GDPR) you may:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Ask for corrections or deletion.

  • Withdraw consent or object to processing.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (ZA) or your local supervisory authority.
    To exercise these rights, e-mail us.

8. Children

Our content targets users aged 18 +. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will remove it promptly.

9. Keeping your data safe

We employ industry-standard safeguards - encryption in transit, secure servers, access controls and regular security reviews - to protect your information from loss, misuse or unauthorized disclosure.

10. Updates to this policy

We may revise this notice from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on the website and, where appropriate, sent by e-mail.

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