Privacy Policy for Inkundla Yezindaba
Last updated: 18 February 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Inkundla Yezindaba (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit our website inkundlayezindaba.co.za or otherwise interact with us. We respect your right to privacy and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Who We Are
Inkundla Yezindaba is a community news platform covering local news and stories in the INK area (Inanda, Ntuzuma and Kwa-Mashu). We publish news, blogs and community information in IsiZulu and English.
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit, including:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number when you submit an enquiry or comment.
- Usage data: information collected automatically such as IP address, pages viewed, clicks, time spent on pages.
- Cookies and tracking: we may use cookies to improve your experience and understand site traffic.
We only collect personal information that is necessary for providing our services and features.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or comments.
- Provide and improve our services.
- Send newsletters or updates if you opt in.
- Analyse website usage to improve the site.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under POPIA, we process personal information:
- With your consent.
- To fulfil legitimate interests related to site operations.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We only process personal information in a lawful, fair and transparent way.
6. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help run the website (hosting, analytics) under strict privacy agreements.
- Legal or enforcement authorities when required by law.
We require that third parties handle information securely and in compliance with POPIA.
7. Data Security
We maintain reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
8. Your Rights
Under South African law you have the right to:
- Ask for access to your personal information.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to unwanted direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Retention of Information
We will keep personal information only as long as needed for its intended purpose or as required by law, then securely delete or destroy it.
10. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage information. You may control cookies through your browser settings.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Inkundla Yezindaba
Email: [email protected]
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website.
