In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013

Last updated: 19 November 2025

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1. Purpose of this Privacy Policy

KZN Business Sense (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and processed lawfully, transparently, and securely in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or subscribe to receive our articles.

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2. Personal Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is relevant and necessary for the purposes described in this policy. This may include:

Email address (required for subscription).

Name (optional, if provided).

Technical data, such as IP address or browsing behaviour, if collected via cookies or analytics tools.

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3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect your personal information in the following ways:

When you subscribe to receive articles directly via email.

Through automated technologies, such as cookies, if enabled on our website.

Through direct communication, such as when you email us.

We collect personal information directly from you and do not obtain it from third parties for marketing purposes.

 

4. Purpose for Processing Your Information

We process your personal information for the following legitimate purposes:

To send you articles, newsletters or updates that you subscribe to.

To manage your subscription, including enabling you to unsubscribe.

To improve our services and website content.

To comply with legal obligations, where applicable.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

 

5. Consent

By subscribing to receive emails from us, you:

Explicitly consent to the collection and processing of your personal information.

Confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us (see section 11).

 

6. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your personal information only with:

Email service providers or technical support providers who assist us in managing subscriptions and sending communications.

Such parties are contractually obliged to protect your information and use it solely to perform their services for us.

We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, court order or government request.

 

7. Data Security

We take appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against:

• Loss

• Unauthorised access

• Disclosure

• Modification

• Destruction

Your data is stored securely in trusted third-party email management platforms.

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8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or until you request its deletion or unsubscribe.

Upon unsubscribing, your personal information will be removed from our active mailing lists. It may be retained only where required for legal or record-keeping purposes.

 

9. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.

Request correction or deletion of your information.

Object to the processing of your information.

Withdraw consent to receive communications.

Submit a complaint to the Information Regulator of South Africa.

 

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

If our website uses cookies or similar technologies:

They may collect anonymous usage data.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

Cookie usage (if applicable) is only for website performance and content relevance.

 

11. How to Unsubscribe or Withdraw Consent

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive from us; or

Contacting us directly at info@kznbs.com with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions, wish to exercise your POPIA rights or raise a concern, please contact:

KZN Business Sense

Email: info@kznbs.com

 

13. Information Regulator Contact Details

If you believe we have not appropriately handled your personal information, you may complain to the Information Regulator:

The Information Regulator (South Africa)

Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

 

14. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal updates or changes in our business practices. The revised policy will be posted on our website with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services after publication constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

 

Declaration

By subscribing to KZN Business Sense, you confirm that you:

Understand the purpose of data collection

Consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy

Acknowledge your rights as outlined above

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