Last Updated: February 19, 2026
1. Introduction
Zini Advertising PTY (LTD) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://ziniadvertising.co.za/. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our visitors and clients in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your data.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users and advertisers. This includes:
- Voluntary Information: Name, email address, and contact details provided via our “Contact Us” forms or during our upcoming newsletter registration.
- Automated Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and pages visited.
- Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and serve relevant advertisements.
3. How We Use Your Information
Zini Advertising PTY (LTD) processes personal information for the following purposes:
- To deliver local news, updates, and advertising content.
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our website.
- To provide analytics and reporting to our advertising partners.
- To improve our website’s performance and user interface.
- To comply with South African legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Third-Party Advertising and Cookies
As a news and advertising platform, we utilize third-party service providers to enhance our site and monetize content:
- Google AdSense & Meta (Facebook) Pixels: These tools use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other sites on the internet.
- Google Analytics: We use this to understand our audience demographics and behavior.
- Opt-Out: You may opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or by using the “Cookie Settings” banner on our website.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or theft. Our office is located at: Balkan Street, Lenasia South, Johannesburg, South Africa.
6. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with third-party service providers (such as hosting and analytics providers) only to the extent necessary to run our platform. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject in South Africa, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we hold your personal information.
- Request a copy of the record of personal information we hold.
- Request the correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
- Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
8. Information Officer
In compliance with POPIA, inquiries regarding this policy or your personal data should be directed to our Information Officer at: Email: info@ziniadvertising.co.za