Privacy Policy

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Introduction
Bower Media respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data, in accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant legislation.

1. Data Collection and Use
When you visit our website, we may collect information that can be used to identify you ("personal data"). This may include:

• Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number, collected when you reach out to us or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns on our website, which helps us improve your experience.

We collect this information to provide you with services, respond to inquiries, and improve our website and offerings.

2. Consent
By using our website and providing personal information, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your information as described in this policy. If you provide information on behalf of another person, you confirm that you have their consent to do so.

3. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your website experience.

4. Third-Party Sharing
Bower Media will not sell, share, or otherwise disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving users. Such parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.

5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, please note that no transmission of data over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once this data is no longer required, we will securely delete it.

7. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections or updates. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided below.

8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under POPIA, you have several rights, including:

• The right to be informed about the collection and use of your data.
• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to request corrections of incorrect data.
• The right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@bowermedia.co.za
Phone: +27 84 392 6303
Address: 1f, 173 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa