Privacy Policy

on May 4, 2024 - by Janine Ferriera - 0

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how South Africa Buzz News (operated by Elise Moreau) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, mzansihive.co.za. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. Please note that we do not collect personal information through registrations or databases.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected 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
Referral source (e.g., search engine or link clicked)
Standard server log data

No personally identifiable information such as name, email, or phone number is collected unless voluntarily provided through contact forms, which are not used for tracking or storage.

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 analyze traffic patterns and popular topics
To ensure the website functions correctly and securely

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or marketing purposes beyond general site analytics.

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 preferences and analyze site usage.

Types of cookies used include:

Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function
Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to collect anonymous usage data
Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to display relevant content (non-personalized)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:

Google Analytics: Collects anonymous traffic data to help us understand visitor behavior
Google AdSense: Displays advertisements based on general content context, not personal data
Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimization

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices but ensure they comply with applicable laws.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure server infrastructure, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews.

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:

To request access to the data we hold about you
To request correction of inaccurate data
To request deletion of your data where applicable
To object to or restrict processing of your data
To lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

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, 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. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.