Privacy Policy
May, 27 2024Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Rowallan Park Daily News Africa collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, rowallanpark.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral URLs and navigation patterns
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through comments or contact forms. We do not store this data in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To ensure the website functions correctly
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site traffic.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies — necessary for website functionality
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies — used by third-party services to display relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics — to analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
- Google AdSense — to display advertisements and generate revenue to support our journalism
- Cloudflare — to improve website security and performance
These services may collect data about your visits, such as IP address and browsing behavior. We do not control their privacy practices. Please review their respective Privacy Policies:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to request access to your data
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to processing of your data
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Lillian Whitfield
25 Orange Street,
Gardens,
Cape Town,
8000,
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024