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This policy governs what information we gather when you visit the central website and explains the manner in which SouthAfricaPortal uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users. This policy applies only to direct access to the central website \u2013 URLs starting with https:\/\/southafricaportal.com<\/a>. You will need to consult the appropriate information on other sites for information on their policies.<\/p>\n

Information We Collect<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Personal identification information<\/strong>
\nWe may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, their name, and email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.<\/p>\n

Non-personal identification information<\/strong>
\nWe may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date\/time stamp, referring\/exit pages, and the number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user\u2019s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.<\/p>\n

Web browser cookies<\/strong>
\nOur Site may use \u201ccookies\u201d to enhance user experience. Users\u2019 web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers\u2019 respective websites.<\/p>\n

How We Use Collected Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:<\/p>\n

To run and operate our website<\/strong>
\nWe may use the feedback you provide to improve our tutorials, design, products, and services.<\/p>\n

To personalize user experience<\/strong>
\nWe may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.<\/p>\n

To improve customer service<\/strong>
\nYour information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.<\/p>\n

To send periodic emails<\/strong>
\nWe may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and\/or other requests. If a user decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the user would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.<\/p>\n

How We Protect Your Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.<\/p>\n

Sharing your personal information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.<\/p>\n

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.<\/p>\n

Electronic newsletters<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.<\/p>\n

Third-Party Websites<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, is subject to that website\u2019s own terms and policies.<\/p>\n

Advertising<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non-personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.<\/p>\n

Google Adsense<\/strong>
\nSome of the ads may be served by Google. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on https:\/\/southafricaportal.com<\/a>. Google\u2019s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to www.southafricaportal.com and other sites on the Internet. DART uses \u201cnon personally identifiable information\u201d and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL \u2013 http:\/\/www.google.com\/privacy_ads.html<\/a>. SouthAfricaPortal has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.<\/p>\n

Online Privacy Policy Only<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.<\/p>\n

Changes to Our Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Southafricaportal has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.<\/p>\n

Your Acceptance of These Terms<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.<\/p>\n

Contacting Us<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you require any more information or have any questions regarding our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us using the information below.<\/p>\n