Privacy Policy for The Matrix Network News
Last Updated: August 13, 2025
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The Matrix Network News (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, thematrixnetworknews.com. This policy has been developed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our site, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect a minimal amount of personal information to operate our service effectively.
Information You Provide to Us: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us via email, such as your name and email address.
Information Collected Automatically: We may automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the site. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our site, and for our internal analytics purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your emails, questions, and comments.
To Improve Our Website: To understand how users interact with our site, to improve user experience, and to monitor usage trends.
To Maintain Security: To help detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use cookies to help us analyse web traffic and improve our website by tailoring it to customer needs. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms where job advertisements originate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
6. Data Security and Retention
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a user in South Africa, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
The right to be notified that your personal information is being collected.
The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate, irrelevant, or misleading information.
The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at makingthegwap@gmail.com.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: makingthegwap@gmail.com