Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how FSP Health and Fitness News Africa collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at fsphealthandfitness.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. We do not require registration, collect personal information through forms, or store personal data in databases. The information collected includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- 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 content and advertisements
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or any purpose beyond these operational needs.
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.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure site usage
- Advertising cookies: Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations. These services may collect data directly from your browser. They include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google AdSense: To serve targeted advertisements
- Cloudflare: To improve website security and performance
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are not controlled by us. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information on how they handle your data.
Data Security
We take reasonable 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 follow industry-standard practices to minimize risks.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about what data is collected
- The right to request access to your data
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to processing of your data
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided 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. 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 or your personal data, please contact us:
Gareth Montague
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Tafelberg Road
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 2024-06-15