Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 3, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device information, and IP address (collected automatically through analytics).
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content if you use our contact form.
- Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
2. How We Use Information
- To provide and improve our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries via the contact form
- To send newsletters (only with your consent)
- To analyse website usage and improve content
3. Cookies & Third-Party Services
This website uses cookies for:
- Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing behaviour.
- Google Analytics: We use analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or as necessary to provide our services (e.g., Google for analytics and advertising).
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including POPIA in South Africa and GDPR in the EU), you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@southafricaembassyinfo.com.