Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Daily Africa Global News (operated by Felix Harbour) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, dal-global.co.za. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors of our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location derived from it
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Server logs containing access times and request details
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other information that directly identifies you unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms (which we do not currently use).
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- To understand which content is most relevant to our readers
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- To comply with legal obligations under South African law
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is stored in databases or shared for commercial purposes.
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:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used by analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our site
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services such as Google Analytics
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and improve content delivery. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to this service.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads via third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These services may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. They do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
We do not control these third parties’ data practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses standard security protocols, including HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage 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 following rights:
- The right to know what personal information we hold about you (if any)
- The right to request deletion or correction of inaccurate data
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
Since we do not collect personally identifiable information directly, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe we hold any data about you, or if you have concerns, 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 you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take 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. 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:
Felix Harbour
Email: [email protected]
Address: Kloof Street Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
