Effective Date: [2 June 2025]
1. Introduction
Welcome to SimplySolitude.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process your personal information primarily to provide you with our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, location.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
We collect this information directly from you when you provide it to us, as well as automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you interact with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters.
- To improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your personal information and treat it in accordance with the law.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure servers and encryption.
- Regular security assessments.
- Access controls and authentication measures.
6. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct or update your personal information.
- Object to the processing of your personal information.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [johan@simplysolitude.com]
Phone: [0822157674]
Address: [15 Lancaster Cresent, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7441 ]