PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for visiting our web site. This privacy policy tells you how we use personal information collected at this site. Before using this site, please read this privacy policy before  submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed at any time,  and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.
Note, the privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for this web site only. If you link to other web sites, please review the privacy policies posted at those sites.

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request.  Please note that by providing your email address, you will automatically be added to our mailing list.

COOKIE/TRACKING TECHNOLOGY

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

Cookies allow us to:

  • give you a better user experience when you visit our websites;
  • allow you to set personal preferences;
  • create statistical information about the use of our websites;
  • and to measure the effectiveness of advertising.

We use the following categories of cookies on our websites:

Functional cookies

These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the Website and use its features. For example, functional cookies are used to remember your login information.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous statistical information on how people use our Website. For example, performance cookies may help us understand how users browse or use our website and highlight areas that are used the most.

Targeted advertising cookies

These cookies collect information about your browsing habits. They are used to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests. We may also use these cookies to limit the number of times you see an advert, and to estimate how the advertisements on our websites reach our users. The cookies are usually placed by third party advertising networks to create information about your interests through your online behaviour.

Other third party cookies

We also may have social media cookies on our websites. These cookies allow you to share what you’ve been doing on the website on social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus or Pinterest. We are not responsible for such cookies. Please read the privacy policies of these third parties carefully.

How long are cookies retained on my device?

The storage time for cookies on your device is divided into two categories.

Session cookies

Session cookies are set per session, meaning that they last until you close your browser. Session cookies are not stored on the hard drive of your device.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies are stored on your hard drive until you delete them or they reach their expiry date. We will not store cookie information from persistent cookies for longer than a maximum of 2 years.

DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION

We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

COMMITMENT TO DATA SECURITY

Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.

PRIVACY CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy, contact us using the information below:

  • By E-Mail:  megan@megangoldnerdesigns.co.za
  • By Phone: 071 853 2323

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any time without prior notice.