Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how RSA Daily News Hub (rsasearch.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. Please note that we do not collect personal information through registration or store it in any database.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
How We Use Information
The information collected 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 comply with legal obligations and ensure website security
We do not use your data for 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 until deleted).
You can manage 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 trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior anonymously.
- Advertising Networks: We may use ad networks such as Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are not under our control. We recommend reviewing their policies for details on how they collect and use data.
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 we follow industry best practices to minimize risks.
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 of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for 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 immediately.
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 us:
Name: Cecily Moorhouse
Email: [email protected]
Address: District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant St, The Fringe, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa