Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 October 2026
1. Who We Are / Data Controller
We are LekkerNews (registered office at Falkenstrasse 11, Postfach, 8021 Zürich, Switzerland, Registration Number CHE-104.938.122, hereafter "the Publisher"). Our primary South Africa desk can be reached directly via [email protected] or via telephone at +27 44 258 1111.
2. Scope of Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how LekkerNews handles and protects personal data gathered through our public portals, newsletter programs, and client research registrations.
3. Data Collection Category
We process the following: (a) Information provided directly by you when submitting a tip or query (including Name, Email Address, Contact Number, and message coordinates); (b) Automatically aggregated device data (including anonymized IP directions, user agent, browser engine, page coordinates, session length, and local tracking identifiers); (c) Information sourced from third parties like analytical partners.
4. Processing Goals and Legal Bases
We align all processing activities with the protective mandates of South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) as summarized below:
| Purpose of Processing | Data Involved | Legal Grounds (POPIA / FADP) |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering News Updates & Newsletter Fulfillment | Email address | Consent of the Data Subject |
| Reviewing Tips & Editorial Pitch submissions | Name, Email, Phone, and Custom text contents | Legitimate Interest of the publisher in verified journalism |
| Fulfilling Custom Analytical Services | Name, organizational billing info, contact criteria | Performance of commercial contract |
| Analytical traffic tuning & Security audits | IP logs, anonymous hardware identifiers, browser types | Legitimate Interest in maintaining stability |
5. Cookie Consent & Consent Mode v2
We operate Google Consent Mode v2. Non-essential trackers (including analytics or advertising modules) remain blocked ("denied") by default controls until you give explicit affirmative consent through our overlay banner. You can fine-tune these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
6. Data Distribution Limits
We do not lease, trade, or distribute your email database or contact entries to commercial brokers. Your details are only visible to core web hosts, analytical structures, or legal authorities under order.
7. Cross-Border Data Transmissions
As our servers operate from consolidated data facilities within Switzerland and the European Union, standard security criteria apply. Any transfer of South African subscriber criteria complies strictly with Section 72 of POPIA.
8. Retention Protocols
We store form details and newsletter entries only as long as active subscriptions remain open, or up to 3 years from last interaction if associated with custom business desks.
9. Your Legal Rights & Supervisory Authorities
Under POPIA and Swiss FADP, you hold the right to access, rectify, or wipe your databases, object to direct advertising, or lodge formal grievances. South African residents can address complaints to the Information Regulator of South Africa (portal: inforegulator.org.za).
10. Protection Standards
We execute multi-tier electronic shields, SSL encryptions, and strict internal access caps to ensure the absolute safety of contact registers against corporate intrusions or malicious leaks.
11. Protection of Minors
In accordance with POPIA Section 34, we do not knowingly track, register, or query files originating from child visitors under 18 years of age without parental mandate.
12. Independent Portals
Our coverage might hyperlink to third-party assets. LekkerNews holds no control or blame over details shared once you exit our domains.