1. Who We Are
Telecoms Media Group is a telecoms-exclusive platform providing industry news, insights, buyer’s advice, training resources, marketing support, and collaboration opportunities.
Contact Information:
Email: connect@telecomsmediagroup.co.za
Address: Holly Close, Sitari, Western Cape 7130
Website: https://telecomsmediagroup.co.za
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information you provide directly:
Name and surname
Email address
Company name and job title
Contact number
Any information submitted via our forms (contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, partnership enquiries)
B. Information we collect automatically:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referral sources and general location (non-identifiable)
Cookie data (see section 6)
C. Information from third parties:
Publicly available professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
Information provided by marketing partners, event organisers, or industry directories
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide you with our content, services, and updates
To respond to your enquiries and requests
To send you newsletters, alerts, and promotional communications (with your consent where required)
To analyse website usage and improve our offerings
To manage events, training, or partnerships
To meet legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, we rely on:
Consent — for newsletters, marketing, and optional cookies
Legitimate interest — for analytics, industry outreach, and service improvement
Contractual necessity — when you engage with us for services
Legal obligation — where required to retain certain records
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share it with:
Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics platforms, email delivery services)
Event or training partners, where necessary for participation
Legal authorities if required by law
Third-party tools (e.g., embedded content providers, spam detection services)
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
Remember your preferences
Improve site performance and security
Analyse traffic and usage patterns
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Certain cookies are essential for site functionality and cannot be disabled.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the data type, but we regularly review and securely delete information no longer required.
8. Data Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access controls.
9. International Data Transfers
If your personal information is transferred outside South Africa, we ensure that adequate safeguards (such as contractual clauses) are in place to protect your rights.
10. Your Rights
Under POPIA and applicable laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)
Object to certain processing activities
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)
Information Regulator Contact: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “Last Updated” date shown at the top.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: connect@telecomsmediagroup.co.za