Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Quarry Lake Daily News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we gather through standard web technologies. This policy applies to all visitors to quarrylakefoods.co.za.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information to improve your browsing experience. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
- Device information such as operating system and screen resolution
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, no data is stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve website performance and content relevance
- To ensure the website functions correctly
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any commercial purposes beyond website operation.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a defined period). These cookies do not store personal information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyze website traffic and deliver relevant content:
- Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about page views and user behavior. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Networks: We may display ads through third-party networks. These networks may use cookies or web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to our site and others. They do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
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-standard practices to safeguard your data.
Your Rights
Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
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 such information, 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 latest 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 personal information, please contact us at:
Amara Caldwell
75 Church Street, Cape Town City Centre 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
[email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024
