Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Herbal News SA collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at herbalpractitionerssa.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site.
Information We Collect
Herbal News SA does not collect personal information through registration or forms. However, certain information is automatically gathered when you visit our website:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral sources (websites or search engines that directed you here)
- Standard server log files
How We Use Information
The information collected 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 website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies to maintain site functionality
- Analytics cookies to measure traffic and engagement
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
Cookies do not store personally identifiable information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google’s privacy policy applies to its services.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through networks such as Google AdSense. These services may place cookies to serve relevant advertisements based on browsing behavior across the web.
We do not control the practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method 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 of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Herbal News SA does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us 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 most current version will always be posted on this page with the Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Alyssa Harmse
1 Adderley St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
