Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Africa Daily Insight (operated by yesbettors.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors of our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit yesbettors.co.za, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide personal details such as your name, email, or phone number.
The information we collect includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log data
This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
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 monitor and maintain the security of our site
- To generate anonymous statistical reports on traffic patterns
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.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services (see below)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyze traffic and deliver relevant content. These services may collect data directly from your browser:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymous traffic and behavior insights. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to its services.
- Advertising networks: We may display ads via third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. They do not collect personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it.
We do not control the practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure server infrastructure and regular security reviews. 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 use industry-standard safeguards.
All collected data is stored temporarily on secure servers and is not retained longer than necessary for analytical purposes.
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
- The right to request access to your data (if any identifiable data exists)
- The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- The right to object to processing of your data
Since we do not collect or store personal information in a way that identifies individuals, most of these rights are not applicable. However, if you believe we have inadvertently collected identifiable information, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Africa Daily Insight does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. Our content is intended for general audiences, and we do not target or market to minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.
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 Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Any material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage for a minimum of 30 days before the changes take effect.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Name: Gareth Kipling
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Nairobi Hospital, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with POPIA requirements.
