Privacy Policy for UTV Africa

Introduction

UTV Africa ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website (www.utvafrica.com) and our services, including the ability to listen to our radio channel and access news content. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you engage with our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and any information submitted through contact forms or registration.
• Usage Data: Information about how you access and interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and other usage analytics.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services, including delivering news content and facilitating access to our radio channel.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, or news when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• To monitor website performance and analyze user behavior to enhance the website's functionality.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in maintaining the website, analyzing data, and providing customer service. These vendors are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests from government authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from any communications by following the instructions provided in those messages.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have the information removed.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]