Last Updated: October 2026
MyPR (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and international data privacy practices.
Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to operate an effective media distribution service:
Account & Submitter Information: Name, email address, company name, telephone number, user handle, and payment details (processed via secure third-party payment gateways).
Press Release Data: Contact details embedded within press releases (PR contact name, email, phone number, media assets) intended for public media distribution.
Subscriber Lists: Email addresses provided when subscribing to daily or weekly press release digests and free content newsletters.
Technical & Analytics Data: IP addresses, browser types, referral URLs, and standard web analytics logs to ensure platform performance and security.
How We Use Your Information
To publish, host, and syndicate press releases submitted by users.
To deliver daily or weekly email notifications and news summaries to opt-in subscribers.
To process payments, manage subscriptions, and provide customer support.
To maintain platform security, prevent spam, and comply with legal requirements.
Public Nature of Press Releases
Press releases submitted to MyPR are intended for wide public consumption, media dissemination, and search engine indexing. Any contact details or personal data included in the body or media contact section of a press release will be publicly visible across the web and syndication networks.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal subscriber data to third parties.
Information is processed through secure service providers (e.g., payment gateways, transactional email routers, infrastructure hosts) solely for website operations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
MyPR uses standard cookies to maintain session states, manage user logins, analyze site traffic, and support website functionality. You can adjust your web browser settings to block or notify you about cookies.
Subscription Control & POPIA Rights
Unsubscribe Rights: Every automated email newsletter or press release digest sent by MyPR includes direct links in the footer to modify your preferences or unsubscribe instantly.
Access & Deletion: You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your account records by contacting MyPR support.