Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Kroonstad News Hub collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at kroonstadaccommodation.co.za. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog, which does not require registration or store personal data in databases.

Information We Collect

When you visit Kroonstad News Hub, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This 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

This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

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 articles based on general traffic patterns
• To maintain the security and functionality of our site

We do not use this data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any form of personal identification.

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.

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 use third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These include:

• Google Analytics — to analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Advertising networks — such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve ads based on general browsing patterns
• Content delivery networks — to ensure fast and reliable access to our content

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or have access to their data collection methods beyond what is necessary for site functionality.

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 minimize risks.

Your Rights

Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected about you
• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
• Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Since we do not collect or store personal information that can identify you directly, most of these rights are not applicable in practice. However, if you believe any data collected through analytics could be linked to you, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Kroonstad News Hub does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Elijah Osbourne
65 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 27 April 2024