Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Continental Daily Insight Coverage (cdic.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we gather through standard web technologies. This policy applies to all visitors of our site, regardless of location.

Information We Collect

When you visit cdic.co.za, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address and browser type
Operating system and device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
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 deliver relevant and timely news content
To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for commercial 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 the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure site usage
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.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us operate and improve our website:

Google Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may display ads based on general browsing behavior
Content delivery networks: To ensure fast and reliable access to our content

These third parties may collect data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior, but they are bound by their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure server infrastructure and regular monitoring. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

Request access to the information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to the processing of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it immediately.

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.