Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Daily Apple News Africa (appelnui.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site, regardless of location.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide personal details. The information collected includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website or search engine
  • Standard server log data

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 deliver relevant news and articles based on general traffic patterns
  • To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use your data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any form of direct marketing. No personal information is stored in databases or linked to identifiable individuals.

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 for a limited time). These cookies do not store personal data such as names, emails, or phone numbers.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These services include:

  • Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic and user behavior anonymously
  • Advertising networks – such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve ads based on general browsing patterns

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies. We do not share personally identifiable information with these services.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our website uses standard security protocols, including HTTPS encryption, to safeguard data transmission. However, please note that 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 protect your data.

Your Rights

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

  • Know what information is being collected about you
  • Request access to your collected data
  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
  • Object to the processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Since we do not store personal data in identifiable form, most requests may not apply. However, if you believe we have inadvertently collected identifiable information, please contact us using the details below.

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. 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, please contact us at:

Eliza Thornwood
Standard Bank Centre
5 Adderley St
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
[email protected]

Last Updated: June 28, 2024