Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how African Internship News (operated by Rowena Lancaster) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website internships-southafrica.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 you to register, provide personal details, or create an account. 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 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 this data to identify individuals, sell personal information, or target users with personalized advertising based on identity.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies are used to:
- Remember your preferences during a session
- Measure website traffic using analytics tools
- Enable essential website functionality
We do not use cookies to track users across other websites or 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 third-party services to help us understand website usage and deliver relevant content. These services include:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and report on website performance. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to its services.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites, but they do not collect personally identifiable information directly from us.
We do not share any personal data with these services. All data shared is aggregated and anonymized.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected, including secure server hosting and regular monitoring for unauthorized access. However, please note that 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 Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to know what data is being 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
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for 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. 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, please contact:
Rowena Lancaster
Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island,
V&A Waterfront,
Cape Town,
WC 8001,
South Africa
email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024