Privacy Policy
The Kimberley Guesthouse Association website is owned by the Kimberley Guesthouse Association, which acts as a responsible party (data controller) regarding your personal information.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy to outline how Kimberley Guesthouse Association processes personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This policy explains why we collect personal information and how we protect your rights as a data subject. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring its confidentiality and security.
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Kimberley Guesthouse Association website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies. As you navigate the website, we may also collect data about the individual web pages you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the site, and how you interact with it. This information is referred to as "Device Information."
Additionally, we may collect personal data you voluntarily provide, such as your name, surname, address, payment details, and contact information, when registering on the website or using certain features, such as submitting a booking inquiry or newsletter sign-up.
Why Do We Process Your Personal Information?
We prioritize the security of your personal data and process only the information necessary to operate and maintain our website and provide our services. Automatically collected information is used to identify potential security threats or misuse and to gather statistical data about website usage. Such data is anonymized and cannot identify specific users.
If you choose to access specific features of our website, such as filling out a contact form or subscribing to a newsletter, you may need to provide personal information. Failure to do so may prevent you from accessing certain services.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
As a resident of South Africa, you have the following rights under POPIA:
The right to be informed.
The right of access to your personal information.
The right to correction of personal information.
The right to deletion (erasure) of personal information.
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Transfer of Personal Information
If your personal information needs to be transferred outside of South Africa for processing, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, in accordance with POPIA.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Information Security
We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of your personal information by using secure computer servers and implementing appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as to comply with a court order, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Contact Information
For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us via email at daleenb@kgha.co.za.