Last Updated: 31 January 2025
Welcome to The Vanguard Zimbabwe (“we”, “our”, “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Cookie and Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, thevanguardzim.com, and your rights in relation to that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit comments, or communicate with us, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information. Please see the Cookie section below for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to your comments and questions.
- To send you newsletters or promotional materials if you have opted in to receive them.
- To monitor the usage of our website and analyze trends.
- To prevent fraudulent activity and enhance the security of our services.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience on our site by remembering your preferences and helping us understand how our site is being used.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how you interact with our website by collecting information about your browsing actions and patterns.
- Functionality Cookies: These allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except to provide services to you or as required by law. We may share non-personal information with third parties for analytics and marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy and terms of service for any third-party site you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Cookie and Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie and Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: thevanguardzim@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Vanguard Zimbabwe. Your privacy is important to us, and we appreciate your trust.