Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Sunrise Daily Dispatch (operated by yellowtube.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We do not collect personal information through registration or databases. Our goal is to provide transparent and responsible data practices in compliance with South African privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal and anonymous information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media)
- Standard server log data
This information is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally without additional data that we do not possess.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve site performance and user experience
- To understand which content is most relevant to our readers
- To ensure the website functions properly across devices
We do not use this data for targeted advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties.
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 set period).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, but you will still be able to access all content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations, including:
- Google Analytics: To gather anonymous traffic statistics and user interaction data.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through ad networks such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across the web. These networks operate under their own privacy policies, and we do not control their data practices.
We do not share your personal data with any third parties. Any data collected by these services is aggregated and anonymized.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the data we collect. This includes secure server environments and regular monitoring for unauthorized access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.
Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to request access to any personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
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 immediate steps to delete it.
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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Thandi Nomvula
uShaka Marine World, 1 King Shaka Ave, Point, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
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