Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Continental Scout Daily (cmscout.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 handle through standard web technologies. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.

Information We Collect

When you visit Continental Scout Daily, we automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our website. This includes:

IP address and geographic location (approximate)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media link)
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 comments or contact forms — and even then, it 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 news and articles based on general traffic patterns
To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use your data for profiling, targeted advertising based on personal identity, or any commercial sale of personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to navigate certain parts of the site.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These include:

Google Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymous data and does not identify individuals.
Advertising networks: We may use ad networks such as Google AdSense to display relevant ads. These services may place cookies to serve ads based on general browsing behavior across the web, but not on personally identifiable information.

We do not share your personal data with these third parties. All third-party services are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and are prohibited from using data for any purpose other than providing the service we requested.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. Our website is hosted on secure servers with standard security protocols. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive 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 right to:

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

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.

Children's Privacy

Continental Scout Daily does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

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.