Privacy Policy

Company Name: iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd t/a Karoo Times
Company Registration Number: 2020/516194/07
Website: https://karootimes.co.za

This Privacy Policy explains how iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd t/a Karoo Times (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our website or subscribe to our editorial newsletter services. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data in accordance with South African law, especially the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Information we collect

We only collect the minimum personal information necessary to provide our services. This may include:
-Your full name and surname
-Your email address
-The town or area where you reside (optional)
-Your communication and subscription preferences

This information is collected when you:
-Subscribe to our newsletter
-Contact us through forms or direct email
-Leave comments or interact with our content

We do not collect any financial, billing, or payment data, as our platform does not facilitate paid services or transactions.

2. Why we collect your information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:
-To send editorial newsletters and publication updates
-To communicate with you if you’ve contacted us directly
-To personalise or improve user engagement on our website
-To manage your communication preferences

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

3. How your data is protected

We apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information. These include:
-Securing data through reputable third-party service providers
-Limiting internal access to data
-Ensuring our staff comply with confidentiality agreements

Although we take all reasonable precautions, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. If a breach occurs, we will take immediate steps to inform affected users.

4. Use of cookies and analytics

We use standard website cookies and tracking tools, such as Google Analytics, to:
-Monitor general traffic patterns and site usage
-Optimise our website’s performance and content strategy
-Improve newsletter delivery and engagement

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

5. When your data may be shared

We do not share your personal information except:
-With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., for newsletter distribution) under strict confidentiality terms
-If legally required to do so by law enforcement or regulatory bodies
-To prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats to our system

We do not allow any third-party to use your data for their own marketing or profiling purposes.

6. Your rights as a user

In line with the POPIA and other applicable data protection frameworks, you have the right to:
-Request access to your personal data
-Ask for corrections or updates to your information
-Request deletion of your data from our records
-Opt out of newsletters or other communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact anchen@iologuemedia.com.

7. International data services

While our business operates from South Africa, some of our service providers may be located or host data outside of South Africa (e.g., email systems or hosting infrastructure). We take steps to ensure any international data transfers comply with relevant protection standards, including the use of secure cloud providers and privacy agreements.

8. Children’s privacy and media content

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If we publish articles that include minors, particularly photos, this is done in accordance with South African journalistic practice.

Please refer to our disclaimer for more details about our use of images involving children.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operational practices. When we do:
-We will post the updated version on our website
-We may notify subscribers via email if the changes are significant

We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you are welcome to contact us:

iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number: 2020/516194/07
Email 1 | Email 2
WhatsApp Us

11. Legal compliance

We are committed to upholding the data protection standards of:
-The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa
-The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – for EU users, where applicable
-Other relevant global frameworks, as needed

Your trust matters to us, and we aim to ensure full transparency and integrity in everything we publish or distribute.