Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ground Report Testing ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, grtesting.co.za. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide any personal information voluntarily. The data we collect includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log files
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 analyze traffic patterns and popular articles
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
We do not use this data to identify individuals, sell personal information, or target users with personalized advertising based on their identity.
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. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to support our website operations, including:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and measure audience engagement.
- Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve ads based on general browsing behavior across the web. These services operate under their own privacy policies.
We do not have control over the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational 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 strive to use industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.
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 know what information we hold about you
- 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 at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with POPIA requirements.
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 promptly.
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 for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Melinda Hartfield
Whale Watchers Hermanus
Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024
