Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.thesolointellect.co.za.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.

What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• IP address and browser user agent (for security and spam detection)
• Any content you submit (e.g., comments, uploaded media)
• Device and usage data (e.g., cookies, login information)
• Location data (if embedded in uploaded media)

How We Collect Information

• Directly from you when you leave comments or register on our website.
• Automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
• From third parties, like the Gravatar and Akismet services.

Purpose for Collection

We collect your data to:

• Respond to your comments or queries
• Moderate and protect the website from spam
• Enhance website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies

We use cookies to store login info, user preferences, and analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your experience.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

• Akismet and similar tools for spam detection
• Third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, and email delivery
• Authorities, when required by law

Data Retention

We retain:

• Comments and metadata indefinitely to support moderation
• User registration info until the user deletes their account

You may request data deletion at any time, unless we’re legally obliged to retain it.

Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct or update your data
• Object to processing
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (https://inforegulator.org.za)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: [Insert contact email]

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).