Commitment to Privacy
Mpumalanga Local Time is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process personal information lawfully, fairly and transparently, and we only collect what is necessary for the purposes described.
What We Process
We process personal information such as name, email address, account data, contribution content, comments, cookies, usage data and support correspondence. We also process information from third-party service providers when needed to deliver our services.
Lawful Purpose
Under POPIA, we rely on lawful conditions such as consent, contract performance, legal obligation and legitimate interest. We process data to create and manage accounts, publish content, communicate with contributors and subscribers, maintain site security, and comply with legal requirements.
Retention and Records
We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. We maintain records of processing activities and retention schedules to demonstrate compliance. Where personal information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.
User Rights
Individuals can request access, correction, deletion, objection, restriction of processing, or withdrawal of consent. EU residents may also request data portability. Requests should be submitted to our Information Officer at privacy@mplocaltime.co.za.
Security Measures
We use technical and organizational safeguards, including access controls, encryption, and regular security reviews. These measures are designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss or alteration.
Cookie and Consent Controls
We use a cookie consent manager to obtain consent for analytics and marketing cookies. Necessary cookies are required for the website to function, while analytics and advertising cookies are subject to user consent.
Third-Party Processing
We work with trusted processors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, advertising, and support services. All processors are contractually required to protect personal information in line with POPIA and GDPR.
Contact Details
Information Officer
Mpumalanga Local Time
Email: privacy@mplocaltime.co.za
Phone: +27 13 000 0000
FAQs
- How can I update my data?
- Log into your account or contact privacy@mplocaltime.co.za.
- Who can I contact about data requests?
- privacy@mplocaltime.co.za is our main contact for data requests.