Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17/07/2024

Introduction

Welcome to www.nkwazimagazine.com, owned and operated by Ryno Media Ltd. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your data under Zambia's Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 and other applicable international data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

Data Controller

Ryno Media Ltd., the owner of Nkwazi Magazine, is the data controller responsible for your data. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected] Phone: +260962434008 Address: Roma, Lusaka, Zambia.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Identification Data: Name, identification number, location data, online identifiers.

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services, including IP addresses, browser type, and browsing patterns.
• Marketing Data: Preferences in receiving marketing from us and communication preferences.

How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

• Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling in forms, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us via email or phone.
• Automated Technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect technical data using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.

Purpose of Data Collection

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To manage and provide your requested services.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• Marketing: To send promotional materials and updates, subject to your preferences.
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website's functionality.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests

International Data Transfers

As part of our operations, we may transfer your data to countries outside of Zambia. Where we transfer your data internationally, we will ensure that it is protected and transferred in a manner consistent with legal requirements, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other safeguards to ensure your data is protected.

Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: Where we are required to do so by law or regulation.
• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and marketing assistance. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your personal data for other purposes.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include

• Encryption: To ensure data is securely transmitted.
• Access Controls: To restrict access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: To review and update our security practices regularly.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically:

• Service Data: Retained for the duration of your subscription or use of our services.
• Legal Compliance: Retained as required by law.
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt-out or withdraw consent.

Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 and the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: The right to request access to your data.
• Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
• Restriction: The right to request a restriction on the processing of your data.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: The right to request the transfer of your data to another party.
• Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time when we are relying on it to process your data.
• Lodge a Complaint: The right to complain with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided above. We will respond to your request within the timeframes specified by law.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us using the details provided above