Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Gauteng News Hub (operated by Elijah Blackwood) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at cupboardvaluegauteng.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our website
- To analyze traffic patterns and content performance
- To ensure the security and stability of our server infrastructure
- To comply with legal obligations where applicable
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
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 certain features of our website.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations, including:
- Google Analytics: To monitor website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymized data and does not identify individuals.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These services may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior across other websites.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control their use of cookies or data collection methods.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data 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 strive to maintain the highest standards.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we may hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
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 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 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. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "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 data, please contact us at:
Elijah Blackwood
Van Riebeeck Hall, Flatland
Campo Mar Village, Anzio Rd, Observatory
Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
