Privacy Policy — Global South Focus

Effective date: October 7, 2025
Site: https://globalsouthfocus.com/
Contact: info@globalsouthfocus.com. globalsouthfocus.com+1

This Privacy Policy explains how Global South Focus (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information from visitors to https://globalsouthfocus.com/ (the “Site”). It applies to information collected through the Site, our newsletter, comments, contact forms, and other services we provide. If we make material changes to this policy we will post a revised version on the Site with an updated effective date. globalsouthfocus.com

1. Information we collect

a. Information you give us voluntarily

Name, email address, and other details you submit when subscribing to our newsletter, posting comments, submitting a story or contacting us via a form or email.
Profile information shown with comments (for example, name and avatar if you use a Gravatar or similar service). globalsouthfocus.com

b. Automatically collected information

Usage data (pages visited, time on page, referring URL, device and browser type, IP address, and approximate location derived from IP).
Cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies & tracking” below).

c. Third-party sources

Information from third-party services we use such as analytics providers, advertising partners, and comment/profile providers (e.g., Gravatar). Where we obtain information from third parties we will handle it in accordance with this policy. globalsouthfocus.com

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Site.
Respond to comments, messages, and enquiries.
Send newsletters, alerts, or promotional communications when you opt in.
Improve content, user experience, and Site security.
Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities to help us understand how the Site is used and to improve it.
Comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse, fraud or other harmful activity.

We will not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies, local storage and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings.
Enable and personalize features (e.g., comment forms, logins).
Measure and analyze traffic, including using analytics tools such as Google Analytics (or equivalent).
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however disabling some cookies may impact Site functionality.

4. Comments and public content

If you post comments or other public content on the Site:

The content you post is public and may be visible to other users.
We may retain metadata such as your display name, avatar, and comment content.
Once published, you should not assume complete removal — copies may remain in backups or archives even after deletion.

5. Newsletter and marketing communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter we will send periodic emails with news and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email, or by contacting us at the address below.

6. Third-party services & external embeds

We use third-party services to help run the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, comment services, social sharing tools, etc.). These services may collect or process personal data under their own terms. Examples include Gravatar for avatars and common analytics providers. We recommend you review the privacy policies of those third parties. globalsouthfocus.com

7. Advertising and monetization

If we display ads or use affiliate links, third-party ad networks or affiliate partners may place cookies and collect device or browser information. We do not control third-party tracking — please refer to the third parties’ privacy notices for details.

8. Information sharing and disclosure

We may share personal information:

With service providers who perform services for us (hosting, analytics, email delivery), under contract and only as necessary.
To comply with laws, court orders, or governmental requests, or to respond to legal process.
To protect rights, property, or safety of Global South Focus, our users, or the public.
In connection with a business transaction (sale, merger, reorganization) — any new owner would be subject to this policy.

We do not sell personal data.

9. Data retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. For example:

Newsletter subscription data while your subscription is active.
Comment content and related metadata until you request deletion (subject to backup/archival constraints).

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
Requesting correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.
Objecting to or restricting certain processing.
Requesting portability of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@globalsouthfocus.com. We may ask you for information to verify your identity before acting on requests. globalsouthfocus.com

12. Children

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or a higher applicable minimum age). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly take steps to remove it.

13. International transfers

As a global site, data may be processed or stored in countries other than the one in which you live. When we transfer data across borders we will protect it consistent with applicable data protection laws.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material we will post a prominent notice on the Site and update the effective date.