Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Duma Travel News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at dumatravel.co.za. We are committed to respecting 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 visit Duma Travel News, we automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our website. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine used
- Device type and operating system
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the technical functionality and security of our site
- To comply with legal obligations under South African law
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. All data is used exclusively for internal operational purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and analyze site usage. These include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to operate properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to track visitor behavior anonymously
- Advertising cookies: May be used by advertising partners to deliver relevant content
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:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and improve our content strategy
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements relevant to our audience
- Cloudflare: To enhance website performance and security
These services may collect data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. We do not control their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies:
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 data:
- The right to request access to the information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to processing of your data for legitimate interests
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Duma Travel News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activities.
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. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Jasper Wellington
38 Walmer Road
Rondebosch
Cape Town 7700
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024
