PRIVACY POLICY FOR http://WWW.TRENDINGLOCAL.CO.ZA
Effective Date: 14 October 2026
Website: http://www.trendinglocal.co.za
1. Introduction
At Trending local, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information you provide: Name, email address when you comment, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
b) Automatic Information: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent, referring website.
c) Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
– To operate and maintain our website
– To improve user experience and content
– To send newsletters and updates (if you subscribed)
– To respond to comments and enquiries
– To show relevant advertising
– To analyze traffic and prevent fraud
4. Cookies
We use:
– Essential cookies (site function)
– Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
– Advertising cookies (Authorized Buyers)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work correctly.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use:
– Google Analytics
– Google AdSense
– Google Search Console
– Social media plugins (Facebook, X, WhatsApp, Instagram)
These third parties have their own privacy policies.
6. POPIA – Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
– Know what personal information we hold about you
– Request access, correction, or deletion of your information
– Object to processing of your information
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@trendinglocal.co.za
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated, or as required by law. Comments and analytics data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form.
9. Children’s Information
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. International Data Transfers
Our hosting and advertising partners (like Google) may store data outside South Africa. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, contact us:
Email: admin@trendinglocal.co.za
Website: http://www.trendinglocal.co.za/contact