Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2025

At Music Minute, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage with our content.

1. Who We Are
Music Minute is a music and culture commentary platform based in South Africa. Our website address is: musicminute.co.za.

2. What We Collect

Personal Data You Provide:

• Email address (for newsletter sign-ups)
• Name (optional, via forms or emails)
• Any messages or feedback you send us
   

Automatically Collected Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral source (how you found us)

This data is collected via standard tools like Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

• Send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)
• Improve our content and site performance
• Respond to your messages or feedback
• Ensure website security

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted platforms like Google Analytics and Mailchimp. These services may collect data under their own privacy terms.

6. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access the data we have on you
• Correct or update your data
• Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Request data deletion

To do any of the above, email us at: info@musicminute.co.za.

7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no website is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:
📧 [info@musicminute.co.za]
🌍 [musicminute.co.za]