Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Caring Updates Today (cozacares.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require registration, nor do we store personal information in a database. The data collected includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or link)
- Standard server log data
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 deliver relevant news and content based on general traffic patterns
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
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. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and understand visitor behavior. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that serve targeted ads based on general browsing patterns. These services operate under their own privacy policies and do not receive directly identifiable data from us.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. All third-party services are selected based on their compliance with international privacy standards.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses industry-standard security protocols, including HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously monitor and update our practices to ensure the highest level of protection.
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 what data is collected
- The right to request access to your data
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent, where applicable
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
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 immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised 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 us at:
Elana Botha
District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant St
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
