Cookie Policy & POPIA Compliance.
Effective Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
At alisonweihe.com ("Website"), we respect your privacy and are committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and handle your personal information in compliance with POPIA.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, provide a better user experience, and collect information about your preferences and browsing behaviour.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you interact with the Website, helping us improve functionality and performance.
Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalised experience.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyse Website traffic and user behaviour to enhance your experience.
Third-Party Cookies: Occasionally, we may include third-party content, such as embedded videos, which may set cookies on your device.
3. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of the Website. For instructions on how to manage cookies, consult your browser's help section.
4. POPIA Compliance
We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with POPIA. Here’s how we handle your data:
Collection of Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and browsing activity through cookies or other tracking technologies.
Purpose of Collection: Personal information is collected to enhance user experience, analyse Website performance, and provide personalised services.
Consent: By using this Website, you consent to the use of cookies and the processing of your personal information as described in this Policy.
Where required, we will obtain explicit consent before collecting sensitive information.
Data Security: We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Retention: Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Website or providing services, in compliance with POPIA.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal information.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: alison@alisonweihe.com
Phone: 0117949737
Address: 8 Ridge Rd, Laser Park, Honeydew, Randburg, 2170
7. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy and POPIA Compliance Statement at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Contact Person: Alison Weihe
Email: alison@alisonweihe.com
Phone: 0117949737
Address: 8 Ridge Rd, Laser Park, Honeydew, Randburg, 2170
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Cookie Policy and POPIA Compliance Statement.