Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Urban Agriculture Africa News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at urbanagriculture.co.za. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide personal information to access our content.
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Device type and operating system
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media link)
- Standard server log data
We do not store this information in a personal database or link it to any identifiable individual unless required by law.
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 POPIA
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
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.
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure traffic and engagement
- Advertising cookies: May be used by advertising networks to display relevant content (see Third-Party Services below)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Used to track website traffic and user behavior anonymously
- Google AdSense: May display advertisements based on browsing behavior
- Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimization
We do not control these third parties’ data practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Your Rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to request access to the information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
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. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Elara Whitfield
24 Dixter Road, Sandton, 2191
Johannesburg, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
