Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [2025/05/28]

This Privacy Policy outlines how Whispering Media (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website or services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) of South Africa.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Compliance and Your Rights

Whispering Media adheres to the requirements of POPIA and PAIA. We handle your personal information with care and transparency, securely storing data and deleting it when no longer needed.

Should a data breach occur, we will notify all affected individuals and the appropriate regulatory authorities.

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Object to how your data is used
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent to receive marketing messages

To exercise these rights, please email us at whisperingmedia.co@gmail.com.

2. Definitions

  • Account: Your unique profile with us.
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your user experience.
  • Device: Any internet-connected tool you use, such as a phone or computer.
  • Personal Data: Any information that can identify you.
  • Usage Data: Technical information about how you interact with our services (e.g., IP address, browser type).
  • You: The individual using our service.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Your name and surname
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number (if provided)
  • Website usage data such as IP address, browser, device type, and time spent on pages

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Communicate with you
  • Respond to your requests and inquiries
  • Customize user experience
  • Send occasional updates or promotional material (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Ensure security and protect against misuse or fraud

We never sell your data to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

We use:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for basic site functionality
  • Preference Cookies – To remember your settings
  • Analytics Cookies – To understand site usage and performance

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, or to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data only with:

  • Service Providers – Who help us operate our website and services
  • Legal Authorities – If required by law or to protect legal rights
  • With Your Consent – If you’ve approved sharing for specific purposes

All third parties are required to respect your data and comply with relevant privacy laws.

8. International Transfers

If your data is processed or stored outside of South Africa, we ensure that adequate protection is in place as required by law.

9. Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no online system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies if you interact with those sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, the new version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or data access requests, contact us at:

📧 whisperingmedia.co@gmail.com
🌐 www.whisperingmedia.com