Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how African Waters Daily (operated by poolnpond.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 to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit African Waters Daily, 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 geographic 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 understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant news and content based on general traffic patterns
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
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 traffic. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyze website traffic and deliver content. These include:
- Google Analytics – to track visitor behavior and site performance
- Advertising networks – such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve interest-based ads
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take steps to minimize risks, including using secure servers and encrypted connections where possible.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- 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 any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
African Waters Daily does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
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 questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Caspian Yardley
University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa
Email: [email protected]