Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how South Vent Daily News ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, sovent.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
• Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
• Device and operating system information
• Cookie data and similar tracking technologies

We do not collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide them through contact forms or comments — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and audience demographics
• To ensure the security and stability of our platform
• To deliver relevant content and advertising (through third-party services)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

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 understand how you interact with our site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

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

• Google Analytics — to measure website traffic and user behavior
• Advertising networks — to display relevant ads based on general browsing patterns
• Content delivery networks — to improve site speed and reliability

These third parties may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control how these services handle your information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational 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 strive to maintain industry-standard protections.

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 a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with POPIA requirements.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. 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. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with an 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 data, please contact us at:

Keegan Blythe
Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Berea, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 2024-06-15