Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Kasi News ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website kasinews.co.za. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal information — such as your name and email address when you contact us or submit a news tip
- Usage data — such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected automatically)
- Cookies — small files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and enable advertising
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Kasi News website
- Respond to your enquiries and news tips
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve content
- Display relevant advertising through third-party networks including Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. The use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through the cookie consent banner on our site. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
Types of cookies we use include necessary cookies, analytical cookies, and advertising cookies. For full details, refer to our cookie consent settings.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose information where required by South African law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights (POPIA)
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tips@kasinews.co.za.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: tips@kasinews.co.za
- Phone: 065 903 2021
- Address: 105 Vilakazi Street, Soweto, 1804, South Africa