Privacy Upgrade: What It Means for Your Data on African News Sites

When you hear privacy upgrade, a set of changes designed to give users more control over their personal data, it’s easy to think it’s just another boring policy update. But it’s not. A privacy upgrade means you’re finally being treated like a person, not a data point. At Ginger Apple News, we don’t store your name, email, or phone number. We don’t track your reading habits across the web. What we do use—like cookies and analytics—is only to make the site load faster and show you news that actually matters to you. This isn’t just good practice. It’s required by law.

The POPIA, South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act is the backbone of how we handle your info. It’s not a suggestion. It’s a rulebook that says you have the right to know what’s collected, ask for it to be deleted, or correct mistakes. And we follow it. You don’t need to be a tech expert to understand this: if a site doesn’t store your data, it can’t leak it. That’s the simplest kind of protection. We also use cookies, small files that help websites remember your preferences and improve performance—but only to make your visit smoother, not to build a profile of your life. No third-party advertisers. No selling your habits. Just clean, direct news.

Why does this matter in Africa? Because trust is rare. Too many platforms promise privacy but quietly sell your clicks. We don’t. Whether you’re reading about Kenya’s corruption trials, Senegal’s World Cup push, or Nigeria’s oil reforms, your data stays yours. This privacy upgrade isn’t about hiding anything—it’s about being clear. You’re not a product. You’re a reader. And you deserve to know exactly how your information is handled. Below, you’ll find the full details: our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and how POPIA protects your rights. No fluff. Just facts. You’ve got nothing to lose by reading them—and everything to gain.