Privacy and Cookie Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: http://www.africavisionnetwork.org.za
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
This privacy policy informs you about how we collect and use your personal data during your visit to our website.
This policy applies to the majority of our websites. However, there may be occasions when a specific website of EAR2HEAR requires a slightly different privacy policy. If such a situation arises, it will be clearly stated that the privacy policy differs from this general EAR2HEAR privacy policy. Please check the privacy policy of each website you visit and do not assume that this policy applies universally to all EAR2HEAR websites.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the site.
Contact Forms
We request personal details such as your name, country of residence, and email address to facilitate communication with you. This information will be kept private and will not be used for marketing purposes unless you have expressly requested this. We may, however, correspond with you from time to time regarding EAR2HEAR activities.
We use a third-party service, Mailchimp, to handle the delivery of our newsletters. Please refer to their legal policies here. When you subscribe, you provide your name and email address. We use this platform to keep our supporters informed, and the information you provide is kept confidential.
Cookies
We use the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and other similar technologies as defined by the EU Directive on privacy in electronic communications.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly 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 the embedded content, including tracing your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Cookie Policy
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or device by your web browser. They help your browser navigate a website and cannot access information stored on your computer or files.
Cookies can help a website deliver a more user-friendly service by storing preferences, language settings, and other details for future visits. Your browser only allows websites to access cookies they have previously sent to you.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to better understand how you interact with our content and to improve your experience on our website.
Cookies help us remember the type of browser you use, the software installed, and your preferences (such as language and region) to make your subsequent visits smoother. Cookies also allow you to rate pages and fill out comment forms.
Some cookies are session cookies that last only as long as your browser session, while others are persistent cookies stored on your device for longer periods.
How Are Third-Party Cookies Used?
We use third-party suppliers for certain functions on our website. For example, if you visit a page with embedded videos from YouTube or other third-party platforms, these videos may use third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites.
The information collected by these third-party cookies is anonymised where possible and stored by companies like Issuu, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ on servers based in the United States. These companies comply with the Safe Harbor principles outlined by the U.S. Department of Commerce, ensuring an appropriate level of protection for personal data.
How Do I Reject or Delete Cookies?
We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information. However, if you wish to block or delete cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. Please refer to your browser’s help function for instructions. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, so you may need to actively block or delete them if you do not wish to use them.
You can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for information on how to delete or block cookies.
Please note that if you block cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended.
Who We Share Your Data With
We use your personal information (including your name, email address, and contact details) to:
Respond to queries or requests submitted by you
Process orders or applications submitted by you
Administer our obligations in relation to any agreements with you
Anticipate and resolve issues with goods or services provided to you
Create products or services that may meet your needs
We may also use your personal data for direct marketing, but we will only do so with your explicit consent.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so you don’t have to re-enter your details for future comments. These cookies will last for one year.
If you have an account and log in to our site, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. Additionally, login cookies will be saved for two days, and screen option cookies will last for one year.
If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic recognition and approval of any follow-up comments. For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. You can edit or delete your personal information at any time (except for your username).
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your Contact Information
If you wish to review, update, or delete any personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the details provided below.
Additional Information: Special Notice for Children Under 13 Years Old
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13 years old, please do not send us any personal information.
If you wish to ask questions or use the website, please have your parent or guardian submit your personal information on your behalf.
How We Protect Your Data & Security Measures
We implement a range of technology and policies to protect your privacy from unauthorized access and misuse. These measures will be updated as new technology becomes available.
Third-Party Data Sources
We may use third-party services for feedback, notice boards, chat rooms, or email communications. Any personal information you disclose in these settings is subject to this privacy policy, though we cannot control how third parties use your personal data.