This Privacy Policy explains how Searchis (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use {{SITE_URL, e.g. https://searchis.com}} (the “site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) in South Africa.
By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Who we are
Searchis is a South African information website operated by 3ple Lift. If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, contact our Information Officer at {{email3plelift@gmail.com
Information we collect
Information you give us. If you contact us by email or through a form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through log files and cookies.
Cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use them to make the site work, to understand how it is used, and to serve advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work properly without them.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- provide, operate and maintain the site;
- respond to your questions, feedback and corrections;
- understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it;
- display advertising that helps keep the site free; and
- keep the site secure and prevent abuse.
Advertising and third parties
We display adverts through third-party networks, including Google AdSense. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show you relevant adverts.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve adverts based on your visits to this and other sites.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising through Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info/choices.
For more, see our Advertising Disclosure.
Analytics
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. These tools collect information such as pages visited and time spent on the site, in a way that does not usually identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-party links
Our guides link to other websites, such as government and official sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
Searchis is not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Your rights under POPIA
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- ask what personal information we hold about you;
- ask us to correct or delete your personal information;
- object to the processing of your personal information; and
- lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Information Officer at {{PRIVACY_EMAIL}}.
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa): Website: inforegulator.org.za · Email: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
Visitors from outside South Africa
The site is operated from South Africa. If you access it from elsewhere, please be aware that your information may be processed in South Africa, which may have different data-protection laws to your country.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Please check back occasionally.
Contact us
For any privacy question or request, contact our Information Officer at {{email3plelift@gmail.com