Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Hockey World (uwhworlds2016.co.za) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. Please note that we do not collect personal information through registrations or databases.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or other website)
- Device and operating system information
- Standard server logs
No personally identifiable information such as name, email, or phone number is collected unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form, which is handled on a one-time basis and not stored.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a defined period).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us analyze website traffic and deliver content. These include:
- Google Analytics – to track visitor behavior and site performance
- Advertising networks – such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or have access to the data collected by these services beyond aggregate analytics.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses standard security protocols, including HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to implement industry-standard practices.
Your Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Elana Mostert
42 Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Email: [email protected]