Privacy Policy

At Your Growth Compass (accessible from https://www.yourgrowthcompass.co.za), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Your Growth Compass and how we use it, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit Growth Compass, we may collect the following information:

Personal Identification Information: Name and email address, typically collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment.
Log Files: Like most websites, we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

2. Google AdSense and DoubleClick Cookie

Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to www.yourgrowthcompass.co.za and other sites on the internet.

Visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3. Our Advertising Partners

Some of the advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners include:

Google AdSense Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their policies on user data. For easier access, we hyperlinked to their Privacy Policies above.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Growth Compass's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.

5. POPIA Compliance (South Africa)

In accordance with POPIA, we are committed to:

Using your personal information only for the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., sending the newsletter you signed up for).
Not sharing your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent.
Securing your data against unauthorized access.
Providing you with access to your data or the ability to delete your data upon request.

6. Children's Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Your Growth Compass does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 18.

7. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.