Privacy Policy

The information provided by South Matters (“we,” “us,” or “our”) on this website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information on this website.

Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use or reliance on this website or its content.

South Matters may include links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

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All content, including articles, opinions, and guest contributions, reflect the views of their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of South Matters.

The materials on this website are protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content from this site without prior written permission.

By using this website, you agree to this disclaimer in full. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, please do not use our website.

For any questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact us at thesouthmatters@gmail.com.

By accessing and using South Matters, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

We collect information to provide better services and improve your experience. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to newsletters, contact us, register for an account, or participate in surveys or events, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, location, and any other details you provide.

Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on those pages.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

We use your information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services

Provide you with personalized content and communications

Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)

Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experience

Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website and services, subject to confidentiality agreements

Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

In anonymized or aggregated form for research and analysis purposes

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations.

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its use. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about your data, please contact us at the email below.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.