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Last updated: October 22, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Spinner Property Fund t/a Hello Lifestyle Magazine (“Hello Lifestyle”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you use www.hellolifestyle.co.za (the “Website”) and related services (collectively, the “Service”). It also explains your rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and, where relevant, other data-protection laws.
By using the Service, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
Responsible party (controller): Spinner Property Fund, 14A 11th Avenue, South Africa.
Website: www.hellolifestyle.co.za
Email: hello@hellolifestyle.co.za
We collect and process the following categories of personal information:
Identity & contact data: first name, last name, email address, phone number.
Usage & device data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type/version, pages visited, time/date of visit, session duration, referral URLs, and similar diagnostics (including on mobile).
Marketing preferences: newsletter opt-ins/opt-outs, campaign engagement.
User-generated content: comments, forms, competition entries.
Cookies & similar tech: pixels, tags, SDKs (see “Cookies” below).
We collect information directly from you (e.g., forms/newsletter sign-ups) and automatically via your device/cookies when you use the Service.
We process your information for:
Providing the Service (operating the website, features, security, fraud-prevention).
Account & request management (responding to queries, competitions, bookings).
Marketing & communications (newsletters, offers, updates—only where permitted and with an unsubscribe option in every email).
Analytics & performance (understanding engagement and improving the Service).
Advertising & sponsorships (serving and measuring ads, including interest-based ads where you’ve consented via cookies).
Legal & compliance (record-keeping, exercising/defending legal claims, complying with law).
We rely on consent, contract necessity, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests balanced against your rights (e.g., to run and improve a magazine website, keep it secure, and promote our content and partners). (This mirrors common international standards on lawful bases. (gdpr-info.eu))
We use first- and third-party cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:
(a) essential site functions; (b) analytics and performance; (c) personalisation; (d) advertising/retargeting.
You can control cookies in your browser and via our cookie banner settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality. South African sites generally require a cookie notice/policy explaining usage and choices. (michalsons.com)
Google Analytics (traffic/usage analytics; may link to other Google services). See Google’s Privacy Policy and opt-out add-on.
Google AdSense/Ads (ads including interest-based advertising via cookies). Manage ad settings in your Google account.
Google reCAPTCHA (spam/bot protection).
Mailchimp (newsletter delivery/management).
(Links to each provider’s privacy pages appear in Section 11 below.)
We sometimes publish sponsored content and/or display third-party advertising. Advertising cookies may group you with audiences based on browsing to show more relevant ads. Where required, this runs only if you accept non-essential cookies in our banner. (General description of interest-based advertising practices.)
We share personal information only as needed for the purposes above:
Service providers/Operators: hosting, analytics, ad tech, email platforms, security.
Business partners/affiliates: to deliver co-branded content or promotions you engage with.
Legal/Compliance: courts, regulators, law-enforcement where legally required.
Business transactions: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer (with appropriate safeguards).
We require recipients to protect your information appropriately.
Some providers (e.g., Google, Mailchimp) process data in other countries. Under POPIA s72, we only transfer personal information outside South Africa where the recipient is subject to a law, binding rules, or agreements that ensure an adequate level of protection, or another s72 condition applies (e.g., your consent, contract performance, public interest). (POPIA)
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes in this Policy and to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage/analytics data is typically retained for shorter periods unless needed for security or improvement.
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccurate information.
Object to certain processing (including direct marketing) or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request deletion (subject to legal/legitimate retention needs).
Complain to the Information Regulator (details below).
Contact us at news@hellolifestyle.co.za to exercise these rights. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa): Woodmead North Office Park, 54 Maxwell Drive, Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191; Tel: 010 023 5200 / Toll-free 0800 017 160; Email: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za (POPIA) or PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za (PAIA). (inforegulator.org.za)
Our Service links to third-party sites/services we don’t control. Review their privacy terms. Key providers we use:
Google Analytics / Google: privacy policy & opt-out info. (ico.org.uk)
Google AdSense/Ads: interest-based advertising information and settings. (gdpr-info.eu)
Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC): privacy policy. (Your previous policy linked to Mailchimp’s privacy page; keep or update to their current URL.)
Google reCAPTCHA: used for security/spam prevention. (Refer to Google’s privacy terms.)
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it. Where consent is required and local law mandates parental/guardian consent for minors, we will obtain it before processing.
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the new effective date above and, where appropriate, notify you by email and/or a prominent notice on the Website. Please review this Policy periodically.
Questions or requests about this Policy: news@hellolifestyle.co.za
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