Privacy Policy for Branding by Design
At Branding by Design, accessible from [Website URL], we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights in relation to this information.
1. Who We Are
Branding by Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a company dedicated to providing design services to our clients. Our website address is: https://brandingbydesign.co.za.
2. Information Collection and Use
We collect personal information in several ways, such as when you visit our website, register on our site, or interact with our content. The information collected may include:
- Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form and the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can review the Gravatar service privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
- Media: If you upload images, please avoid uploading those with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract such information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Comment Cookies: When you leave a comment, you can opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies, lasting for one year.
- Login Cookies: If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies persist for two days, while screen option cookies last for a year.
- Post Cookies: Editing or publishing an article will set an additional cookie indicating the post ID, expiring after one day.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or media on our site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. Such embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the third-party website, which may collect data, use cookies, or employ tracking mechanisms. Please review each site’s privacy policy for details on their data practices.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Data
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
- Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate automated approval for future comments.
- User Accounts: If you register, we store the personal information you provide. You can view, edit, or delete your information anytime, except for username changes.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, except for data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email address/contact form link].
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in different regions, including areas outside South Africa. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of information to other regions with adequate data protection standards.
10. Automated Spam Detection
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service, which helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all users.
11. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes and update the “Last Modified” date at the bottom of this policy.
Last Modified: 2 November 2024