Privacy Policy for News&All

Effective Date: 04 March 2024

Welcome to News&All, an online news publication operated by News and All Media (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and interact with our website, mobile applications, and digital services (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in order to provide and improve our Services. Personal information is any information that identifies or can reasonably identify a natural person.

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when subscribing, contacting us, commenting on articles, or registering for newsletters.
• Usage Data: Technical and usage information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and access times.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. You can control cookies via browser settings.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• With your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• To fulfill a contract or Service you request.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• For our legitimate interests in providing and improving our Services, provided your rights do not override those interests.

This aligns with privacy principles that data must be collected fairly and lawfully, and only for specified, legitimate purposes.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Services.
• To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests.
• To send newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (only with your consent).
• To monitor and analyze trends and user behaviour.
• To comply with applicable laws, enforce our policies, and protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, personalize content, and analyse how users navigate the Services. You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect your experience.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

• To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
• To enforce our terms and protect our rights and property.
• In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or sale of assets).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no security system can guarantee absolute protection due to the inherent risks of internet transmission.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to enforce our agreements. When data is no longer necessary, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

Under the applicable data protection law in Botswana, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limits on how we use your personal data.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as described below. Data subjects may also lodge complaints with the relevant data protection authority in Botswana.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We recommend that you review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

News and All Media (News&All)
Email: privacy@newsandallmedia.co.bw
Postal Address: [Insert Postal Address], Gaborone, Botswana
Telephone: [Insert Phone Number]