Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Toffee Gallery Daily collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at thetoffeegallery.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 our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Device type and operating system
- Referring URLs and clickstream 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 we collect 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 content and advertisements through third-party services
- To ensure the security and integrity of our website
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. All data is used internally and only 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 the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used by analytics services to measure site usage
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party networks to display targeted ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations, including:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google AdSense: To serve advertisements based on user interests
- Server log providers: To monitor website performance and security
These third parties may collect information about your online activity across websites. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to know what data we collect about you
- The right to request deletion of your data (if voluntarily provided)
- The right to object to processing of your data for advertising purposes
- The right to access and correct any inaccurate information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
The Toffee Gallery Daily does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
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 for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tristan Ferreira
30 Chiappini Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]