Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://savewiseclub.co.za.
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Website. This may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you submit through forms or communications.
b. Automatically Collected Information: When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage information, through cookies and similar technologies. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy [Link to Cookie Policy].
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
a. To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services.
b. To respond to your requests, comments, or questions.
c. To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
d. To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends.
e. To comply with legal obligations.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
a. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Website, process transactions, or provide other services.
b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, government authorities, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
a. Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.
b. Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy [Link to Cookie Policy].
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
7. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated Policy on the Website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
