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Our corporate name is Ubizo Journeys (Pty) Ltd, trading as Odyssey Magazine.
Our website address is: https://odysseymagazine.co.za.
All privacy enquiries may be sent to: more@ubizojourneys.com.
Odyssey Magazine is an international publication committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
The data shown in the comment form;
The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection).
An anonymised string created from your email address may be sent to Gravatar to determine if you use their service. Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval, your profile image may appear publicly alongside your comment.
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
When you contact us via a form, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you provide so we can respond to your query.
We only use this data for communication purposes unless you have opted in to receive marketing updates or newsletters.
We use cookies to:
Improve website functionality and user experience;
Save your preferences;
Analyse website traffic; and
Deliver relevant content.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Cookie types include:
Essential cookies: Required for basic operation.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand user behaviour.
Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant ads (if applicable).
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or articles). This content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly.
Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content. We do not control the data practices of external websites.
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our site. These tools collect anonymised data like IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
Consent (e.g. when subscribing to newsletters);
Contractual necessity (e.g. to deliver a service you requested);
Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website or preventing fraud);
Legal obligation (when required to comply with laws).
We only share your data with:
Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, etc.);
Regulatory authorities when legally required;
Marketing or advertising partners (only with consent).
All partners who handle data on our behalf comply with strict privacy and security standards, including GDPR and POPIA.
Your data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
When we transfer data internationally, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses (under GDPR) or equivalent legal frameworks.
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames).
Data collected via forms or marketing subscriptions is kept only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access to your personal data;
Correction of inaccurate data;
Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”);
Restriction or objection to processing;
Data portability (receive a copy in a machine-readable format);
Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or optional communications).
To exercise these rights, contact more@ubizojourneys.com.
If you are located in:
South Africa: You may contact the Information Regulator – https://inforegulator.org.za.
EU/UK: You may contact your local data protection authority.
California (USA): You have the right to request access to, or deletion of, personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or marketing updates, we collect your name and email address to send relevant news, promotions, and articles.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Ubizo Journeys (Pty) Ltd t/a Odyssey Magazine
Email: more@ubizojourneys.com
Website: https://odysseymagazine.co.za
