Novus Media Privacy Policy
To Inform, Engage and Empower Local Communities
At Novus Media, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is used responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data across all our platforms, including publications like Paarl Post and others under the Novus Media umbrella. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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Information We Collect
Personal Information
- When you interact with our websites, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you provide to us directly.
Automatically Collected Information
- We collect certain information automatically when you visit our websites, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on pages).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand your preferences, enhance your experience, and deliver personalized content. You can adjust your cookie settings via your browser preferences.
How We Use Your Information
To Provide and Improve Our Services
- We use your information to provide our services, process your requests, and respond to your inquiries.
Personalisation
- Your information helps us personalise content, tailor ads to your interests, and suggest articles or services you might enjoy.
Communication
- We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, promotional materials, or updates that you have opted in to receive. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Analytics and Service Improvement
- Information gathered is also used for analytics to understand how our platforms are used and to improve our content, layout, and services.
Sharing Your Information
Service Providers
- We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and email distribution. These service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.
Legal Requirements
- We may disclose personal information if required by law, such as to comply with legal processes or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
Business Transfers
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. You will be notified of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
- Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to help websites provide a better user experience. We use cookies to analyze traffic, enhance your user experience, and personalize content and ads.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of our websites.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our sites.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Managing Cookies
- You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our websites.
Data Security
Security Measures
- We use a combination of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. Despite these measures, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we encourage you to take appropriate measures to protect your personal information as well.
User Rights
Access and Correction
- You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. You may request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated data.
Deletion and Objection
- You may request that we delete your personal data or object to certain data processing activities. Please note that some information may need to be retained for legal compliance purposes.
Opt-Out
- You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those messages or contacting us directly.
Third-Party Links
Our websites may contain links to external websites that are not operated by Novus Media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on this page, along with the effective date.
Thank You for Being Part of the Community
We appreciate your participation and your efforts to help make our platforms informative, respectful, and enjoyable for all. Your adherence to these rules helps us maintain a healthy, thriving community.