At freenote.uno, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- IP address and location
- Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
- Information submitted via contact or registration forms
2. How We Collect Information
Your data is collected when:
- You fill out a contact or registration form
- You subscribe to our blog or newsletter
- You use our website (via cookies and analytics)
- You contact us via email or online form
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and use your personal information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Provide our services and maintain our website
- Send you updates, articles, or promotional materials (only with your consent)
- Improve user experience through analytics and website optimization
- Comply with legal obligations under South African law
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Session cookies (for login or form functionality)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar tools)
- Preference cookies (language or layout settings)
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but it may affect your experience on the site.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information only with:
- Trusted third-party services (e.g., email platforms, hosting providers)
- Authorities, when legally required to do so
All third-party providers are required to comply with applicable data protection regulations.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing or direct marketing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at info@freenote.uno.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above or as required by law.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 info@freenote.uno