Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how CottonCandi News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at cottoncandi.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit CottonCandi News, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require registration, nor do we store personal information in databases. The data collected includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or social media)
- Device type and operating system
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To understand audience demographics and interests
- To monitor and maintain site security
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes beyond what is necessary for service operation.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar 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 until deleted).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymized data and does not identify individual users.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that serve interest-based ads. These services may collect non-personal data such as browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertisements.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control how they collect or use your data.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses standard security protocols, including HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 know what data we collect and how it is used
- The right to request access to your personal data
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with POPIA requirements.
Children's Privacy
CottonCandi News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it immediately. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activity.
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 recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tyler Brandeis
District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant St, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
