Welcome to Newsie — where stories are told with heart, heritage, and honesty.
Your privacy matters to us, and we’re committed to protecting any personal information you share while exploring our website.
Who we are
Our website address is https://newsie.co.za.
Newsie is a South African platform dedicated to positive, inspiring news that reflects the beauty of our people and our country.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the details you share in the comment form — such as your name and email — along with your IP address and browser type. This helps us detect and block spam.
An anonymized version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to see if you use it. You can read their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will appear next to your comment.
Media
If you upload photos to Newsie, please remove any location data (EXIF GPS) before doing so. Visitors to the site could otherwise download and view that information.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that make your browsing smoother.
Editing or publishing an article creates a short-term cookie that simply stores the post ID — no personal data — and expires in one day.
If you comment, you can choose to save your name and email for future visits. These cookies last for one year.
When you log in, we use cookies to remember your login and screen preferences. Login cookies last two days; screen settings last a year.
Choosing “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
Embedded content from other websites
Some of our stories may include videos, images, or articles from other websites.
Embedded content behaves just as if you visited that website directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with the content. We encourage you to check their privacy policies too.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security reasons.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their related data are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you create an account, your profile information is stored securely. You can view, edit, or delete your details anytime (except your username). Administrators can also view and manage this data.
What rights you have over your data
If you’ve left comments or created an account, you can request a copy of your personal data or ask us to delete it.
Please note, we may keep certain data when required for legal or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection tool to keep Newsie safe and free from spam. Your privacy matters to us.
Our Promise
At Newsie, we believe in transparency, trust, and truth — not just in our journalism but in how we treat your information. Your data will never be sold or shared for profit, and every measure is taken to protect your privacy while you enjoy our stories.
