Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ginger Apple News (gingerapple.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we gather through standard web technologies. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit Ginger Apple News, we automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our site. This includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- 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 comments or contact forms — 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 interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant news content based on general traffic patterns
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, 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. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a limited time).
These cookies do not store personal information and cannot access other data on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks such as Google AdSense to display relevant, non-personalized advertisements. These services may place cookies to serve ads based on general site content, not individual user profiles.
We do not share any personally identifiable information with third parties. All third-party services are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and are contractually bound to handle data responsibly.
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. While we do not store personal data in databases, we implement industry-standard measures to protect our website and server logs from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include secure hosting, regular software updates, and encrypted connections (HTTPS).
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
Your Rights
Under South African law, specifically the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to be informed about what data is collected and why
- The right to request access to your personal information (if voluntarily provided)
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing of your data
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Ginger Apple News does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us at the email address above.
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 the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Declan Mireku
1 Thibault Square Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
