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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Bianca Barnard

Effective Date: 01 November 2024

 

1. Introduction
Welcome to Bianca Barnard Blog ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

 

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, contact information.

  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our blog, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

  • Optional Information: Information you provide voluntarily, such as comments, feedback, or when subscribing to our newsletter.

 

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain our blog.

  • Respond to your inquiries and comments.

  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.

  • Improve our content and user experience.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent.

  • Performance of a contract.

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Legitimate interests, provided these do not override your privacy rights.

 

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our blog (e.g., hosting services).

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

 

6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

 

7. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your information.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time.

 

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our blog.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

bianca@lovedecided.co.za

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