Last Updated: 7 June 2026
South African Global Affairs ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act where applicable.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, become a member, submit content, or otherwise interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
South African Global Affairs is an independent online journal that publishes content relating to international relations, diplomacy, governance, economics, technology, public policy, African affairs, and related topics.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Organisation or affiliation (if provided)
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Membership account information
- Comments and feedback
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Content submissions, article pitches, or guest contributions
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Website usage statistics
This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our website and services
- Deliver newsletters and email communications
- Manage memberships and subscriptions
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Moderate comments and user submissions
- Improve website functionality and content
- Monitor website security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Conduct analytics relating to website performance and readership
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send:
- Editorial updates
- New article notifications
- Podcast releases
- Special reports
- Publication announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse website traffic
- Enhance user experience
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, although certain website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
6. Membership Accounts
Where membership functionality is available:
- Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
- Members should promptly notify us of any unauthorized access to their account.
- We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate our Terms and Conditions.
7. Comments and User Contributions
If you submit comments, articles, opinions, or other content:
- The information you choose to publish may become publicly visible.
- You are responsible for the content you submit.
- We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates our policies.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to assist with:
- Email delivery
- Website hosting
- Analytics
- Security monitoring
- Content delivery
These providers may process personal information only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate security measures.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:
- Unauthorised access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Loss
- Misuse
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access personal information held about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority
Requests relating to personal information may be submitted using the contact information below.
13. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal authority or parental consent where required.
14. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside South Africa where our service providers operate.
Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact:
South African Global Affairs
Email: privacy@saglobalaffairs.co.za
Website: saglobalaffairs.co.za