Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Daily Herald Scope (operated by Daneel Redling) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, houkoers.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Device information such as operating system and screen resolution
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, we do not store such data in databases.
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 website functions correctly and securely
- To generate anonymous aggregate statistics for internal reporting
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any commercial purpose beyond website operation.
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 until deleted).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, but you can still access all content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyze website traffic and deliver relevant content:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and user behavior patterns
- Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity
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 disclosed in their policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our website uses standard security protocols to safeguard data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard practices to minimize risks.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- 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 such data, we will promptly 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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Daneel Redling
62 Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Email: [email protected]