Privacy Policy

 

**1. INTRODUCTION**

**1.1. PURPOSE OF POLICY**

*webuyapple.co.za* (“us”, “we,” “Company”) is committed to respecting the privacy rights of visitors and users of *webuyapple.co.za* (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy (this “Policy”) aims to give you confidence when visiting and using the Site and to demonstrate our commitment to fair information practices. This Policy applies only to the Site and not to any other websites you may access from it, each of which may have separate data collection and usage policies.

**1.2. NOTICE CONCERNING CHILDREN**

PLEASE NOTE: We are a general audience site and do not direct any content specifically at children under 13 years of age in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998.

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**2. INFORMATION COLLECTION PRACTICES**

**2.1. WHAT BASIC INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT?**

We collect personal information in a few different situations. The first is when you contact us via the “contact” page, where you provide your name and email address. The second is when you leave a comment on a blog post, where you may be asked for your name and other information. Providing this information is not required for using or enjoying the Site.

**2.2. WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT?**

(a) **AUTOMATIC COLLECTION.** Our servers automatically recognize visitors’ domain names and IP addresses. This process does not reveal any personal information about you. The Site may collect anonymous “traffic data” that does not personally identify you but may be useful for marketing purposes or improving our services.

(b) **COOKIES.** We may use standard “cookies” to store a small piece of data on your computer about your visit to the Site. Cookies help us understand which areas of our Site are helpful and which require improvement, using tools such as Google Analytics. We may also use cookies from third-party social platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. You can disable cookies through your browser, but doing so may impact your experience on our Site.

(c) **SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS.** If we accept sponsorships or advertisements on the Site, sponsors and advertisers may receive access to impressions and click data for their marketing pieces. Your personally identifiable information is never shared with them.

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**3. USE AND SHARING OF INFORMATION**

**3.1. WHAT DOES THE COMPANY DO WITH COLLECTED INFORMATION?**

(a) **PERSONAL INFORMATION.** We do not disclose personally identifiable information to third parties, except for those assisting with site functionality, such as hosting providers and email services.

(b) **ANONYMOUS INFORMATION.** Anonymous information may be used to analyze site traffic, diagnose server issues, or display content based on user preferences. We may share traffic data with business partners and advertisers in an aggregated and anonymous manner.

(c) **USE OF COOKIES.** Promotions or ads on our Site may use cookies. We do not control the information collected by third-party advertisers through cookies.

(d) **DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.** We may disclose information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users.

(e) **SALE OF INFORMATION.** If we sell or buy portions of our business, user information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

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**4. SECURITY**

We implement security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information. However, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information shared with us.

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**5. WEBSITE AREAS BEYOND COMPANY’S CONTROL**

**5.1. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES**

The Site may contain links to other websites. Our privacy practices and terms do not apply to those websites. It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.

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**6. CONTACT INFORMATION AND POLICY UPDATES**

**6.1. CONTACTING US**

If you have questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the “Contact” link on the Site’s menu.

**6.2. UPDATES AND CHANGES**

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy. Changes will be posted in a prominent area of the Site and become effective 30 days after posting. It is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically to ensure continued agreement with its terms.