Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Africa Daily News (operated by Oscar Whitfield) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, traumatreatment.co.za. We do not collect personal information through registration or databases. Our practices comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and geographic location (approximate)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and popular content
- To ensure the website functions correctly
- To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks
We do not use your information for marketing purposes, nor do we sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own use.
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 usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to support our website operations, including:
- Google Analytics – to understand how visitors interact with our content
- Advertising networks – to serve interest-based ads (e.g., Google AdSense)
- Content delivery networks – to improve site speed and reliability
These third parties may collect information about your browsing activity across websites. They are bound by their own privacy policies and are not under our direct control. We recommend reviewing their policies for more details.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure server infrastructure and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. 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 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. Any updates 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, please contact:
Oscar Whitfield
63 Fairydene, 24 Ferry Road, Assagay, Hillcrest, 3610, Durban, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 2024-06-15