Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

The Granite Post ("we", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

1. Data We Collect

Account data: When you register, we collect your email address, name and password (stored as a hashed value). If you subscribe, we also collect billing details processed securely by our payment provider.

Usage data: We log which articles you view, search queries, and general navigation patterns. This is used to improve content recommendations and site performance.

Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type and referral source collected automatically when you visit the site.

Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for full details.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to: provide access to your account and subscription; send the newsletters you have requested; improve site performance and content; comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies

We display advertisements on our website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

For more details on cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Data Sharing

We share data only with service providers necessary to operate the site — including cloud hosting, email delivery and payment processing — all under data processing agreements that require them to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active and for up to 24 months after deletion, to comply with legal obligations. Usage logs are retained for 12 months.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct or delete the personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, email legal@thegranite.co.zw. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We use industry-standard encryption (TLS) for data in transit and at rest. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff only.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated by email to registered users. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy enquiries: legal@thegranite.co.zw