At GovNet, accessible from www.govnet.co.za, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by GovNet and how we use it.
This policy is designed to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide: When you contact us directly or sign up for alerts, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of the message you may send us.
- Log Files: GovNet follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website;
- Improve, personalize, and expand our website;
- Understand and analyze how you use our website;
- Develop new products, services, features, and functionality;
- Send you emails regarding job alerts or tender updates (if opted in);
- Find and prevent fraud.
3. POPIA Compliance (Your Rights)
In accordance with South African law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
4. Third-Party Privacy Policies
GovNet's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We are using third-party services such as Google AdSense for monetization and Google Analytics for traffic analysis. These third parties may use cookies and web beacons to collect data. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information.
5. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, GovNet uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
6. Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Links to Other Sites
Our Service contains links to government portals (e.g., eTenders, DPSA) and other external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of every site you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@govnet.co.za.