At UK49s Results (https://uk49s.org.za/), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide while using our website. It complies with South African laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), as well as relevant laws in the UK, such as the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect or store any personal information about our users. However, third-party services we use, such as Google AdSense, may collect certain data as outlined below.
1.1 Non-Personal Data:
- Cookies and usage data may be collected by third-party services like Google AdSense to provide personalized advertisements.
1.2 Affiliate Links:
- On our Partners page (https://uk49s.org.za/uk49s-partners/), we use affiliate links that may track your interaction with our partner websites. These affiliates may collect information per their privacy policies.
2. Third-Party Services
Our website utilizes third-party services to improve functionality and generate revenue. These services may collect data independently of us.
2.1 Google AdSense:
- Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
2.2 Affiliate Links:
- Clicking on affiliate links on our Partners page may redirect you to external websites. These websites are governed by their respective privacy policies.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve your user experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies by third-party services such as Google AdSense.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may impact your user experience.
4. Data Protection
Although we do not collect personal data, any data collected by third-party services is processed according to their privacy policies and the legal requirements under POPIA and UK GDPR.
5. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website does not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a child has interacted with third-party services via our site, please review the third-party’s privacy policy for further guidance.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access and request information regarding data collected about you by third parties.
- Opt-out of personalized advertising (e.g., through Google Ads Settings).
For UK residents, these rights are governed under the UK GDPR. For South African users, they fall under POPIA.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page.