Privacy Policy

Last updated: [June, 2023]

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information, including:

1.1 Personal Information

When you subscribe to our online news, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and payment details. Additionally, when you engage with our advertising services, we may collect personal information such as your IP address and browsing activity.

1.2 Log Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the dates and times of your visits.

1.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide a personalized experience and improve our services.

There are different types of cookies we may use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. They do not collect personal information.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as the most visited pages and any error messages encountered. This helps us analyze and improve the performance of our website.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language preference and font size, to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used by third-party advertising networks to track your browsing activity across different websites.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. Use of Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and personalizing our online news content
  • Managing subscriptions and processing payments
  • Improving our website and services
  • Delivering targeted advertisements
  • Conducting market research and analysis
  • Communicating with you about our products, services, and promotions
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services
  • With advertising partners to deliver targeted advertisements
  • In response to a legal request or when required by law

We take reasonable steps to ensure that these third parties are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes specified by us.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal information
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw your consent at any time
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in section 9 of this Privacy Policy.

7. Google Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about your use of our website. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

We may also use other third-party services, such as advertising networks, to deliver targeted advertisements and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These third-party services may collect information about your browsing activity on our website and other websites, using cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they handle your data.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when we post the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at info@businesselites.co.za.