Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how African EduNews Tree (edutree.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors of our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit African EduNews Tree, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require registration, nor do we store personal information in databases. The information collected includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To understand audience demographics and content preferences
- To monitor and analyze traffic patterns
- To ensure the security and stability of our platform
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties. All data is processed anonymously and aggregated.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar 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. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymous data and does not identify individuals.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These services may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements, but they do not collect personally identifiable information on our behalf.
We do not share your personal data with these services. Any data collected by third parties is governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure servers, regular system updates, and encrypted connections (HTTPS). 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 Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:
- 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
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details 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 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. 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, please contact:
Cedric Malan
7 Princess Anne Ave, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024