Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how South Africa Outdoor News ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at saoutdoors.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. Please note that we do not collect personal information through registration or databases.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address and approximate location derived from it
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Standard server log data

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

How We Use Information

The data 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 analyze traffic patterns and popular topics
• To ensure the website functions correctly

We do not use this information to identify individuals, sell personal data, or target users with personalized advertising based on identity.

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 usage.

Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: necessary for website functionality
• Performance cookies: used by analytics services to measure traffic
• Functional cookies: remember your settings (e.g., language preference)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:

• Google Analytics: collects anonymous usage data to help us understand visitor behavior. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
• Advertising networks: we may display ads through networks like Google AdSense. These services may use cookies to serve relevant ads, but we do not share personal data with them.
• Content delivery networks: used to improve site speed and reliability.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or endorse their policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure server infrastructure and regular monitoring for vulnerabilities. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.

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 access the information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward 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 immediate 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. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for changes.

Contact Information

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

Elara Moodley
iShaka Marine World, 1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]