Privacy Policy

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information entered in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is collected to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string generated from your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.africaminingnetwork.com/terms-of-use/ Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from images on the website.

Contact Forms

When you fill out a contact form, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email address, message). This information is used to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties unless explicitly stated.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login: If you have an account and log in, we set temporary cookies to check your browser’s acceptance of cookies. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
Article Editing: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on our site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor accessed the other website directly.

These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and employ additional third-party tracking. They may monitor your interactions with their content, especially if you have an account and are logged into their website.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to track website traffic and usage patterns. This data is anonymized and used to improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with service providers who assist us in operating the website or with regulatory authorities if required by law.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
User Accounts: For registered users, personal information provided in their user profiles is stored indefinitely. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except for their username). Website administrators can also access and edit this data.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to ensure site security and functionality.

Your Contact Information

For any inquiries about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@congominingnetwork.com
Website: https://www.congominingnetwork.co.za