Effective Date: August 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how TIME Africa, operated by Global Venture Partners LTD (the exclusive licensee of TIME USA LLC for the African continent) (“TIME Africa,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our websites, mobile applications, and related services (together, the “Services”).
TIME Africa is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the Data Protection Act of Botswana, Rwanda’s Data Protection and Privacy Law (2021), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union.
By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
TIME Africa is operated by Global Venture Partners LTD, a company registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and licensed as the exclusive representative of TIME in Africa. We publish TIME-branded editorial content, multimedia, and events across the African continent.
Contact Information:
TIME Africa / Global Venture Partners LTD
Email: info@timeafrica.com
EU/EEA Residents: euprivacy@time.com
Mailing Address: (Insert TIME Africa regional office address when finalized)
We collect the following categories of personal information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Name, email address, phone number
Billing and payment details when you subscribe or purchase
Contact information when you sign up for newsletters, promotions, or events
Content you submit (comments, photos, videos, survey responses)
b. Information Collected Automatically
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type, operating system, and usage patterns
Location data (where enabled)
Cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies
c. Information From Third Parties
Data from service providers (payment processors, analytics platforms)
Social media interactions (if you link your account or engage with our content)
We use personal information to:
Provide and improve our Services, content, and products
Process subscriptions, purchases, and payments
Communicate with you about your account, updates, and offers
Personalize your experience and deliver relevant advertising
Conduct analytics and measure performance
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We may share your information with:
Affiliates and Licensees (including TIME USA LLC) for brand-aligned operations
Service Providers (e.g., IT support, cloud hosting, payment processors, event partners)
Business Partners and Sponsors (for events, campaigns, or collaborations)
Regulators, Courts, or Law Enforcement where required by law
In Corporate Transactions (e.g., merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets)
We do not sell your personal information.
Where required by law, we process personal information on the following bases:
Consent (e.g., marketing communications, cookies)
Performance of a Contract (e.g., subscriptions, event registration)
Legal Obligations (e.g., tax, anti-fraud, compliance)
Legitimate Interests (e.g., analytics, security, improving services)
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
Provide Services and fulfill transactions
Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR and POPIA), you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Data portability (receive a copy in structured format)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@timeafrica.com. EU residents may also contact euprivacy@time.com.
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Enable core functionality (e.g., login, subscriptions)
Remember preferences
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Deliver targeted content and advertising
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.
The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.
Because TIME Africa operates across multiple jurisdictions and works with TIME USA LLC and service providers globally, your data may be transferred outside your country, including to the United States, European Union, and the United Arab Emirates.
We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms as required by data protection laws.
Our Services are not directed to children under 16 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on our Sites and revise the Effective Date. Where required by law, we will notify you or seek consent before applying changes.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled:
TIME Africa / Global Venture Partners LTD
Email: info@timeafrica.com
EU/EEA Residents: euprivacy@time.com