Privacy Policy

Capetonian Poet share this Privacy Policy with you as a user and or viewer of https://www.capetonianpoet.com/. We want you to know how we use the information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy has been compiled to inform you how your ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is used online by Capetonian Poet. PII) is defined as: Any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means.

We process PII as a Data Controller, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation.

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy without notice. By using or viewing the website https://www.capetonianpoet.com/, you agree to it, regardless of whether or not you’ve read it.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act)

In compliance with POPIA, Personal Information will be understood in accordance with the definition provided in the Protection of Personal Information Act.

For more information follow the link: https://popia.co.za/

We also subscribe to the principles for electronically collecting Personal Information outlined in the Act, and the further legislation referred to therein. We endeavour to ensure the quality, accuracy and confidentiality of Personal Information in our possession.

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA

We present this Privacy Policy in compliance with CalOPPA state law which requires commercial websites to post a privacy policy to collect PII from California consumers.

For more information follow the link: https://consumercal.org/about-cfc/cfc-education-foundation/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa-3/

In accordance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

• Users can visit our site anonymously.
• This Privacy Policy is linked on our homepage or the first significant page after entering Capetonian Poet.
• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.

Personal Identifiable Information

This website is hosted by Google. Google collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

• Information about your browser, network and device
• Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
• Your IP address

Google needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Google analyzes the data in a de-personalized form.

What other personal information do we collect?

When signing up on our site, you may be asked to enter information to help us personalize your online experience with Capetonian Poet. You may be asked to enter the following: name, email address, or other details.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you subscribe, navigate the website, or enter information on our site via survey or marketing communication.

You may decline to provide certain information to us, in which case we may not be able to provide you access to certain features and functionalities of the site.

How do we use your information?

• We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
• Name: To address you appropriately and verify your identity
• Email Address: To serve as a point of contact, to share information and materials with you

How do we protect your information?

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible to a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems. These persons are required by contract to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

In compliance with the GDPR, you have the right to access information we have about you by emailing us at besteronline@hotmail.com with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line. We must be able to verify your identity before providing you with an electronic copy of your information.

We will comply with any request to correct, delete, or withdraw consent to our use of your information.

If you feel the rights granted to you have been violated, you agree to contact Capetonian Poet, as soon as possible by emailing besteronline@hotmail.com with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.

See more information here: https://gdpr.eu

Retention

We retain your information for as long as required to respond to and resolve inquiries and to process and share relevant information with you about Capetonian Poet. For mailing/reader list subscriptions, we retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. you do not unsubscribe).

Tracking

Analytics
This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including:

• Information about your browser, network, and device
• Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
• Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

• Clicks
• Internal links
• Pages visited
• Scrolling
• Searches
• Timestamps

We share this information with Google, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit about how Google uses cookies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

• These functional and required cookies are always used, which allow Google, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.
• These analytics and performance cookies are used on this site, as described below. We use analytics cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.

Using Google Analytics, as a third-party vendor, we collect the following data:

• Demographics and Interests

All of our activity complies with Google Analytics Terms of Service. More information on how Google uses data can be found here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

Do Not Track signals

We honour Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

Links to External Sites

Our Service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and terms and conditions of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites, products or services.

Opting out:

You can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser add on.

Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly market to or allow third-parties to collect PII from children under the age of 13. We require the consent of a parent or guardian to collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Fair Information Practices

In compliance with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:

• We will notify you via email within 7 business days.

We agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law.

Unsubscribe/Opt-out

You reserve the right to opt-out of receiving future emails. If you wish to do so: Follow the instructions located at the bottom of each email. We will remove you from all correspondence.

CAN-SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act sets rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to unsubscribe from emails, and indicates the penalties for violations.

We collect your email address in order to:

• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
• Send you additional information related to our website, published content and products.

In accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:

• Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your PII rights, you may contact us at besteronline@hotmail.com with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.