Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Cape Sun News (csuns.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site.
Information We Collect
When you visit Cape Sun News, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through comments or contact forms — and even then, it is not stored in a database.
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 ensure the security and stability of our platform
- To generate anonymous statistical reports on site traffic
We do not use your data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any commercial purposes beyond site analytics.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — used by third-party services to measure traffic and usage patterns
Cookies do not store personal information. 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 data about site usage to help us improve content
- Advertising networks — may display ads based on general browsing patterns, but no personal data is shared with advertisers
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies directly.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain industry-standard protections.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to be informed about what data is collected
- The right to request access to your personal information
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Cape Sun News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "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 or your personal information, please contact:
Tamlyn Edelstein
48 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
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