Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Russ Africa Daily (operated by Elliot Wakefield) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at russalpc.co.za. We do not collect personal information through registration or databases. This policy applies solely to information gathered automatically while you browse our site.

Information We Collect

When you visit Russ Africa Daily, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies, including:

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

This information is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable details.

How We Use Information

The data collected is used exclusively for the following purposes:

To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
To understand reader preferences and tailor content
To ensure the website functions properly and securely
To comply with legal obligations and investigate potential misuse

We do not sell, rent, or share your data for marketing purposes beyond what is necessary for site operation and analytics.

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. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a defined period).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain site functionalities.

Third-Party Services

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

Google Analytics to measure traffic and user behavior
Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to display relevant ads
Content delivery networks to improve site speed and reliability

These third parties may collect information about your browsing activity across websites. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies, not this one. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more details.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure servers, encryption where applicable, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

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

The right to know what data is being collected
The right to request access to your collected information
The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
The right to object to processing for direct marketing
The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Russ Africa Daily is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. 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 latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.