Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Chicken Shack News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, chickenshack.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle through standard web technologies.
Information We Collect
When you visit Chicken Shack News, we automatically collect certain information through standard web processes. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
- Device type and operating system
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the security and stability of our website
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties. All usage is strictly for operational and analytical purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site traffic.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure traffic
- Preference cookies: Remember your language or region settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and usage patterns
- Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve relevant ads based on browsing behavior
- Content delivery networks: To improve site speed and reliability
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not have control over their data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers, including Google’s Privacy Policy and Ads Settings.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure server infrastructure, regular security reviews, and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.
Your Rights
Under South African law, specifically the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:
- The right to know what personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing of your data
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
Children's Privacy
Chicken Shack News does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Elliot Forsyth
Wale Street Chambers,
38 Wale Street,
Cape Town, 8001,
Western Cape,
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
