1. Introduction
Welcome to www.timcohen.com ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").
By accessing and using our Website, you agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and contact details (such as email address)
- IP address
- Information from cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Any other information you provide voluntarily (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or blog comments)
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from you when:
- You fill in forms on our Website (e.g., contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
- You post comments or interact with content on our Website
- You contact us directly via email or other communication methods
We may also collect information automatically through the use of cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and monitor usage patterns.
4. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries
- To provide you with updates, newsletters, and other relevant content (if you have opted in)
- To improve our Website and user experience
- To monitor traffic, usage trends, and performance
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
5. Sharing of Personal Information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and partners who assist us with Website operation, such as hosting providers or email service providers
- If required by law, legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a third party
- If other genuine news websites or blogs request the opportunity to share or barter once-off invitations to join.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights under POPIA have been infringed
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Use of Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalised content. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit some functionality on our Website.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us at:
- stimcohen@gmail.com