At SmartQuote.co.za, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://smartquote.co.za.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data you provide in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
- An anonymized version of your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at Automattic Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture, if linked to Gravatar, will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images displayed on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are stored for your convenience and last for one year.
- Temporary cookies are set when you visit the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. These cookies contain no personal data and are discarded when you close your browser.
- Login cookies are set when you log in and last for two days unless you select “Remember Me,” in which case they persist for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Cookies are also saved when you edit or publish an article. These cookies do not store personal data and expire after one day.
Embedded Content
Articles on SmartQuote.co.za may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or other media) from third-party websites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further details.
How We Use Your Data
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. However, data may be shared in specific circumstances:
- Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline follow-up comment approvals.
- If you register for an account on our site, we retain the personal information provided in your user profile. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators can also access and manage user information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request an export file of any personal data we hold about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data, except where retention is required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [email protected].
This Privacy Policy is subject to updates. Please review it periodically for changes.