Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Cycad Africa Daily News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at cycadafrica.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you access our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other information that directly identifies you unless you voluntarily provide it through comments or contact forms — which are optional and not required to browse the site.
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 articles 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. No personal data is stored in databases or linked to individual identities.
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.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used to gather aggregate data on traffic and usage patterns
- Advertising cookies: Placed by third-party ad networks to serve relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior anonymously
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements and generate revenue to support our journalism
- Cloudflare: To enhance security and improve website loading speed
These third parties may collect data such as IP addresses, browser information, and browsing behavior. They operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control or have access to their data collection practices beyond what is necessary for service delivery.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to implement 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 know what information we hold about you
- 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
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 under 13, 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 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 or our data practices, please contact us at:
Elara Thompson
31 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
