Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/14/2025

Welcome to Mining Zimbabwe (“Mining Zimbabwe,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and protection of your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act of Zimbabwe (2021) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.miningzimbabwe.com, subscribe to our publications, or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Collected when you subscribe, advertise, submit inquiries, register for events, or engage with our media services:

  • Full name
  • Company name and position
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and payment details (where applicable)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide through forms or correspondence

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Collected through cookies and analytics tools when you browse our site:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring URLs and interaction data

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we process your data only when there is a valid legal basis, which includes:

  • Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing content.
  • Contractual necessity — when we need to fulfill advertising, media, or subscription services.
  • Legal obligation — when required by Zimbabwean or international law.
  • Legitimate interest — to improve our services, marketing, and website experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Deliver and manage our media and advertising services
  • Send newsletters, event information, or promotional offers (only with your consent)
  • Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
  • Improve website content and functionality through analytics
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Prevent fraud and protect the integrity of our website

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to personalise content, analyse site traffic, and enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the site may not function correctly.

For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if available).

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service providers assisting in web hosting, analytics, email marketing, and payment processing.
  • Regulatory or legal authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business partners or event co-organisers, only when necessary and with your consent.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

6. Data Transfers

Suppose personal data is transferred outside Zimbabwe (e.g., for cloud hosting or analytics). In that case, we ensure that appropriate data protection safeguards are in place, consistent with both the Data Protection Act and GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Despite our efforts, please note that no internet-based system is completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Under both Zimbabwe’s Data Protection Act and the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
  • Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction – Request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Objection – Object to data processing for direct marketing purposes.
  • Data portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Withdrawal of consent – Withdraw consent for marketing or other processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info[@]miningzimbabwe.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of such sites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Mining Zimbabwe does not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Mining Zimbabwe
Email: info[@]miningzimbabwe.com
Website: www.miningzimbabwe.com