1. Introduction
BizDay Zimbabwe ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our publishing platform for marketing news, insights, research, and case studies.
2. Compliance with Zimbabwean Laws
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with relevant Zimbabwean laws, including:
- The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) [Chapter 10:27]
- The Postal and Telecommunications (Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe) Regulations, 2001
- The Consumer Protection Act [Chapter 14:44]
While Zimbabwe does not currently have comprehensive data protection legislation, we strive to adhere to international best practices in data protection and privacy.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Register for a member account
- Browse our website
- Interact with our content
The types of information we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Browsing behavior and preferences
- Device information
- Other information you choose to provide
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Send you marketing and promotional communications
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our services
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers)
- Analytics providers to help us understand user behavior
- Legal and regulatory authorities, as required by applicable laws
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- MailChimp for email newsletter management
Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they handle your data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. User account information is retained until the account is deleted. Newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Our servers are hosted outside of Zimbabwe. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries outside of Zimbabwe, which may have different data protection rules than those of Zimbabwe.
10. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy].
11. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request restrictions on the use of your data
- Object to the processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info[at]bizday.co.zw