1. Information We Collect
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Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser details to help detect spam.
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Media: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
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Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, remember login details, and manage display preferences.
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Contact Forms: Information submitted through contact forms is used solely to respond to your queries.
2. Embedded Content
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the content if you are logged in to their platforms.
3. Analytics
We may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or Google Ads (AdWords), to track website performance and user interaction.
We do not share any Google AdWords data or login credentials with third parties. Access to such data is strictly limited to the business owner, and only granted upon request with a valid written motivation. This ensures the integrity and confidentiality of advertising data and account security.
4. Data Sharing and Retention
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We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or for essential website functionality (e.g., spam protection).
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Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely. User account data is retained as long as the account is active.
5. Your Rights
You may request to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Correct or delete your information.
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Withdraw consent where applicable.
This excludes any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
6. Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. Visitor comments may be scanned by automated spam detection services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at hello@spartasoft.co.za