Legal Policies – Robb Report Africa

These documents apply to Robb Report Africa, operated under exclusive license by GVP Investment Group LTD. All policies below are governed by the laws of Botswana.

1. Licensing / Re‑Use of Content

Robb Report Africa (“we”, “our”, “us”, or “GVP”) is the exclusive licensee in Africa of Robb Report Media, LLC under license from Penske Media Corporation. All content published on this site—text, images, video, audio, graphics, software, HTML code, data, and any intellectual property (“Content”)—remains the property of GVP or its licensors unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  • Personal, non‑commercial use only: Visitors may download or print Content solely for personal, non‑commercial purposes.
  • Strict prohibition on commercial exploitation: Without our express written consent, you may not resell, distribute, broadcast, adapt, republish, or commercially exploit Content in any form.
  • Prohibition of automated harvesting: Use of data‑mining tools, web scraping, robots, or framing techniques to extract or display Content is strictly prohibited.
  • Licensing inquiries: Requests to reproduce or license our Content must be directed to GVP IP and Legal. Licensing requests will be reviewed and, if approved, governed by a separate licensing agreement.
  • Copyright compliance: Any unauthorized use or infringement will result in immediate termination of access and may incur further legal action.

2. Privacy Policy

Robb Report Africa respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in line with GDPR and relevant African data protection laws.

a. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information you provide (name, email, postal address, payment info) when subscribing or contacting us.
  • Automatically‑collected data: IP address, device/browser information, usage patterns.
  • Cookies & Tracking technologies used for personalization, analytics, and advertising.

 

b. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our services, newsletters, subscriptions, and events.
  • To communicate updates, promotions, or editorial features that may interest you.
  • To analyze site performance, traffic, and improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use.

 

c. Sharing & Disclosure

  • We do not sell personal data to third parties.
  • We may share data with service providers, group companies, and legal/licensing partners.
  • We may disclose information to authorities if required by law.

 

d. Your Rights

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
  • To withdraw consent or opt‑out of marketing communications.
  • To object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.

 

e. Data Retention & Security

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary or as required by law.
  • We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data.

 

f. Children’s Privacy

  • We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13.

 

g. Policy Updates

  • We may update this Privacy Policy and will notify users of significant changes.

 

3. Terms of Use

In using Robb Report Africa (“Site”), you agree to be bound by the terms below. GVP Investment Group LTD operates the Site under exclusive license.

a. Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using this Site, you accept these Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

 

b. Eligibility

  • Use requires users to be at least 13 years old. We may suspend or terminate accounts if eligibility is not met.

 

c. User Account & Registration

  • You must provide accurate information and keep credentials secure.

 

d. User Conduct

  • No misrepresentation, unauthorized automation, harmful code, or IP violations.

 

e. Intellectual Property

  • All Content is owned or licensed by GVP. Personal use only. No reproduction without permission.

 

f. Links to Third‑Party Sites

  • GVP is not responsible for content or privacy of external sites.

 

g. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • Content is provided “as is.” GVP is not liable for any indirect or consequential damages.

 

h. Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify GVP from any damages related to your use or breach.

 

i. Termination

  • We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violations.

 

j. Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of Botswana. Disputes shall be resolved in Botswana’s courts.

 

k. Entire Agreement

  • These Terms and policies referenced herein constitute the full agreement.