Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Africa Crypto Daily (cryptocurrencyblog.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. As an informational blog, we do not collect personal data through registrations or databases. We only use standard web technologies to improve your experience and understand how our content is used.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search term
- Standard server log data
This information is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve content relevance and site performance
- To deliver targeted advertising through third-party networks
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes outside of the services described below.
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.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function
- Analytics cookies: Used by services like Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks to show relevant ads
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 operate and improve our website:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and user behavior insights
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements relevant to our content
- Cloudflare: To enhance website security and performance
These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser information, and browsing activity. They operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure server infrastructure and encryption protocols. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use industry-standard practices to safeguard your information.
Your Rights
Under South Africa’s 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 deletion of your data where possible
- The right to object to processing of your data for advertising purposes
- The right to access your information through lawful requests
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Africa Crypto Daily 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 information, please contact us immediately. We will promptly remove such information from our systems.
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 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 data, please contact us at:
Ethan Blackwood
Mara Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 3537
00506 Nairobi
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024
