Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Barn Guesthouse Daily News Africa ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, barnguesthouse.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 geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website or search engine
• Cookie data

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, such data is not stored in a database.

How We Use Information

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

• To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• To improve the functionality and user experience of our site
• To ensure the security and stability of our platform
• To deliver relevant content and advertising (via 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 analyze site usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website.

Third-Party Services

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

• Google Analytics: To monitor traffic patterns and user interactions.
• Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, to serve interest-based ads based on browsing behavior.
• Content delivery networks: To improve site speed and reliability.

These third parties may collect information about your online activity across websites. We do not control their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their respective Privacy Policies.

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 we strive to use industry-standard safeguards.

Your Rights

Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:

• The right to know what personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to 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 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 steps to delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy 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:

Cedric Marlowe
1 Kloof Nek Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 5 April 2024