Statewide Lines is an independent regional magazine covering South African communities. This page explains what information we collect when you read our publication, sign up for the monthly edition, or contact our editorial team, and how we handle it.
Last updated: 15 January 2025
We keep data collection to what is needed for a small editorial operation. Depending on how you interact with us, we may hold:
Your data serves clear editorial and administrative purposes. We use it to deliver the magazine, respond to enquiries, improve our reporting and website, and maintain accurate records of our readership. We do not sell personal information, and we do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling.
Our website uses a small number of cookies to understand which stories are read and how readers move between pages. This helps us decide what to cover next. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without losing access to the magazine.
We store information on secure servers and retain it only as long as needed for the purposes described above. We share data with service providers who help us operate, such as hosting and email delivery services. These processors act on our instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations. We do not transfer your data outside the region without appropriate safeguards.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You may also request a copy of your data in a portable format, withdraw consent at any time, or object to processing where it is based on legitimate interests. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We respond to all verified requests within 30 days.
Statewide Lines does not publish misleading claims, fake urgency, fabricated endorsements, or unverified brand affiliations. We do not guarantee outcomes or results in our editorial content. When we quote residents or describe public systems, we identify sources and correct errors promptly. This policy reflects our commitment to transparent, grounded journalism.
For privacy requests, corrections, or questions about this policy, reach our editorial office:
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