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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [15 May 2023]

Who we are

LivingInMidrand is a brand that offers business directory and advertising services to companies and individuals that seek to promote their services and products to the local Midrand community. Our platforms are accessible via the following links:

Website address is: https://www.livinginmidrand.co.za.

This Privacy Policy describes how LivingInMidrand (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through the LivingInMidrand website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details when you voluntarily provide it to us through the Site.
  2. Use of Personal Information We use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:
  • To facilitate your use of the Site and provide you with the requested services.
  • To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
  • To improve our services and develop new features.
  • To send you promotional offers or newsletters, but only if you have opted-in to receive such communications.
  1. Sharing of Personal Information We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
  • With third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site or providing services to you, subject to their compliance with this Privacy Policy.
  • When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, with appropriate safeguards to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information.
  1. Data Security: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
  2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. These technologies collect information about your browsing activities and preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
  3. Third-Party Websites: The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.
  4. Children’s Privacy: The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
  5. Changes to this Privacy Policy We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised version will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
  6. Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at [email address].
  7. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.