Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, display name, and optional profile information such as bio, avatar, and header image.

Content: We collect the posts, media, and messages you create, share, or interact with on our platform.

Technical Information: We collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and access times to help maintain security and improve our service.

Cookies: We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and help us understand how you use the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Content: Your posts and profile information are public by default, as thulalalela is a social platform. You can adjust your privacy settings to control visibility.

Cross-Platform Networking: Your public content may be visible on other platforms within the network. We cannot fully control how those platforms handle your data.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of others.

Third Parties: We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or any third parties.

4. Children's Privacy (South Africa)

Processing of personal information of children under 18 requires parental or guardian consent. Our platform is intended for users 18 years and older.

5. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Due to the nature of our platform, your data may be transferred to servers outside South Africa. We take reasonable steps to ensure adequate data protection standards and responsible processing by third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove most of your personal data. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including South Africa), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@thulalalela.co.za.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes where appropriate.

10. Contact Us

thulalalela.co.za
Email: privacy@thulalalela.co.za

Important Notice
Due to the nature of our platform, we cannot fully control how other platforms handle your data. Always be mindful of the content you share. Avoid sharing confidential or sensitive information.
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