Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 January 2025
When you subscribe to our monthly magazine or contact our editorial team, we collect only the details you choose to share. This includes your name, email address, and any message content you submit through our contact forms. We do not require registration to read our articles, and browsing our site does not automatically reveal personal information to us.
Like most websites, our servers automatically log technical data such as your browser type, device category, and the pages you visit. This information helps us understand which stories resonate with our readers and allows us to improve site performance.
We use a small set of cookies to remember your preferences and to measure anonymous traffic patterns through analytics tools. These cookies do not track you across other websites, and we do not sell or share your browsing behaviour with advertisers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without losing access to our content, though some features may function less smoothly.
The information we collect serves a clear purpose: to deliver the monthly magazine you requested, respond to your enquiries, and occasionally send editorial updates we believe are relevant to South African professionals. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
If you subscribe, we will email you once a month with the latest issue. Every newsletter includes a straightforward unsubscribe link, and honouring that request is a priority for our small team.
Your information is stored on secure servers operated by our hosting provider. We also rely on a limited number of service providers for email delivery and form processing. These third parties are bound by data processing agreements and may only use your information to perform services on our behalf. We do not authorise them to use your data for their own purposes.
We retain subscriber data for as long as your subscription remains active. If you unsubscribe, we delete your personal details within 30 days, unless we are legally required to keep them for a longer period.
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, to ask for corrections if anything is inaccurate, and to request deletion of your records at any time. You may also withdraw consent for marketing communications without affecting your ability to read our public content.
These rights apply regardless of where you reside. We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days, and we will never charge a fee for exercising your rights.
PHC Private is an independent editorial publication. We do not make misleading claims, fabricate endorsements, or present sponsored content as independent journalism. Our profiles of designers, markets, and entrepreneurs are based on genuine editorial research, and any partnership is clearly labelled. We do not guarantee specific outcomes from reading our magazine, and we encourage readers to verify practical information before acting on it.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please reach out to our editorial team. We are happy to clarify how your information is handled.