Privacy Policy for Status Check

Effective Date: 10 October 2024

Welcome to Status Check (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, retain, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, https://statuscheck.co.za/ (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

  • Personal Information: Information you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other details you submit through our contact forms or subscription pages.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, the time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies to help us understand user behavior and improve the performance of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
  • Personalization: To improve and personalize your experience on our Site based on your preferences.
  • Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials, if you have opted in to receive them.
  • Site Analysis: To monitor and analyse usage and trends in order to enhance the functionality and content of our Site.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or the public.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and tailor your browsing experience. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: To track user behaviour and improve Site performance.
  • Advertising Cookies: To deliver advertisements relevant to your interests.

4. Third-Party Services and Integrations

We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers and advertising networks, to help us understand how our Site is used and to serve targeted advertisements. These third-party services may collect information about your activity on our Site and other sites over time through cookies and other tracking technologies.

  • Analytics Providers: We use services like Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyse traffic data.
  • Advertising Networks: To display targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When we have your explicit consent to share your information.
  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our Site or providing services to you. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and only use it as instructed by us.
  • For Legal Reasons: To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or the public.

6. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. The retention period is determined based on the following criteria:

  • Business Requirements: We keep your data for as long as needed to provide our services and maintain accurate records.
  • Legal Compliance: We may retain certain information to comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements and policies.
  • User Preferences: If your data is based on consent, we retain it until you withdraw consent or request deletion.

Once your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access or use.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. We use a combination of administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Right to Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: The right to correct or update your personal information.
  • Right to Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request limitations on how we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: The right to object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time, where data processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed towards children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside South Africa, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in South Africa, where our servers and central database are located. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is being handled, please reach out to us at:
Email: info@statuscheck.co.za