Privacy Policy

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information when you interact with our website, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments on our articles, or contact us directly. The types of personal information we collect may include your name, email address, postal address, and other contact information. This information is collected to enhance your experience on our website and ensure that we can provide you with relevant content and updates.

In addition, we may collect information about your usage of our website, including your IP address, browser type, and access times. This data helps us to understand how our audience interacts with our content and allows us to make necessary improvements to our services.

Use of Personal Information

Your personal information is used for various purposes, including but not limited to improving our website, sending you newsletters and updates, responding to your inquiries, and enhancing our user experience. We also use this information to analyze site usage trends and to administer the site more effectively.

We may occasionally use your information for marketing and promotional purposes. However, you have the option to opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except where required by law or for the purposes of fulfilling our business obligations. For instance, we may disclose your information to service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business. These service providers are subject to strict confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes we specify.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to a third party. We will notify you of any such transfer and provide you with an opportunity to opt out if your information will be subject to a different privacy policy.

Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes implementing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards. However, please be aware that no security measures are entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

It is important for you to take steps to protect your personal information as well. Be sure to use strong passwords, avoid sharing your login credentials, and log out of your account when using shared computers.

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your preferences and customize your experience. Cookies enable us to analyze site traffic, remember your preferences, and improve the functionality and performance of our site.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Access to and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you would like to review, update, or delete your information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and provide you with the necessary assistance.

If you believe that any information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please inform us so that we can make the necessary corrections.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. If we make significant changes to the way we handle your personal information, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this policy indicates your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact Oliver Jamison, the owner of Eco News Africa, at:

Postal Address:
123 Adderley Street,
Cape Town, 8000,
South Africa

Email: [email protected]