Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Apple Tree Daily News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at appletreeguesthouse.co.za. We are committed to safeguarding 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
Apple Tree Daily News does not require users to register or provide personal information. However, certain data is automatically collected when you access our website:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or other website)
- Standard server log information
This data is collected passively and is not linked to any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via contact forms).
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 analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We do not use the collected information for direct marketing or profiling.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses 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. 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 limit some website functionality but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather anonymous traffic statistics. These services may place cookies and collect data about your browsing behavior, but they do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
We also use advertising networks that may display ads based on general browsing patterns. These networks operate under their own privacy policies and are not controlled by Apple Tree Daily News. We do not share personal data with advertisers.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data 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 strive to maintain industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Apple Tree Daily 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 remove 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 latest 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, please contact us at:
Damien Faulkner
Email: [email protected]
Address: Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
