Naboomspruit Community Directory

1) Who we are

This website is a community-run local information directory for Naboomspruit / Mookgophong and surrounding areas. We publish community listings, announcements, and helpful local information.

2) What this page covers

This page explains:

• What personal information we collect and why (Privacy)
• How we use and protect it (Privacy)
• Your responsibilities when using the site (Terms)
• Rules for submissions and listings (Terms)
• Disclaimers and limits of liability (Terms)

If you do not agree with this page, please do not use the website.

Privacy Policy

3) Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information you submit to us
When you submit a listing, job post, event/announcement, correction, or contact request, you may provide:

• Name and surname (optional)
• Email address and/or phone number
• Business/organisation name
• Address/location information
• Website/social links
• Description text and categories
• Any other details you choose to include

B. Automatically collected information
Like most websites, we may collect basic technical data such as:

• IP address (often used for security and anti-abuse)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and date/time
• Referring page/website

This is usually collected via server logs and/or analytics tools.

C. Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to keep the site working properly and to understand website usage. You can disable cookies in your browser, but parts of the site may not function as intended.

4) Why we collect information

We collect information to:

• Publish and maintain accurate directory listings and announcements
• Respond to messages, corrections, and takedown requests
• Reduce spam and misuse of forms
• Improve site performance and content

We do not sell your personal information.

5) Publishing contact details (important)

This website may display contact details for businesses, organisations, services, and community groups (such as phone numbers, emails, and addresses) to help the public reach them.

We aim to publish contact information that is:

• Provided by the organisation/person, or
• Publicly available and relevant to the service being listed, or
• Submitted by community members in good faith for public benefit

If you believe your personal information is published incorrectly or should not be displayed, please contact us and we will review and act as quickly as reasonably possible (see Section 9).

6) Legal basis (POPIA-friendly wording)

We process personal information when it is necessary for:

• Running a community directory and responding to requests (legitimate interest), and/or
• Publishing information provided with consent (for submissions), and/or
• Complying with legal obligations, where applicable

7) Sharing information

We may share information only when necessary:

• With service providers who help run the website (e.g., hosting, spam prevention, analytics) under appropriate safeguards
• If required by law or to protect users, the public, or the website from harm or abuse

8) Data retention

We keep submissions and related messages only as long as needed for publishing and maintaining listings, handling disputes, corrections, or abuse, and meeting legal or security requirements.

You can request removal (see Section 9).

9) Your rights & requests (access, correction, removal)

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Remove personal information from the website
• Object to certain processing

To request this, contact us at: info@synccrafttech.online with:

• The URL or exact details to identify the content
• What you want changed/removed and why
• Proof you are the person/owner/authorised representative (reasonable proof only)

We may need to keep limited records for legal/security reasons (e.g., proof of request).

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information. However, no website can guarantee perfect security.

11) Children's privacy

This site is intended for general community use. Do not submit personal information about children unless you are a parent/guardian or have clear authority to do so.

12) International access

If you access the website from outside South Africa, your information may be processed in South Africa or where our service providers operate.

Terms of Use

13) Website purpose and informational disclaimer

The website provides general information and community listings. While we try to keep information accurate and updated, we do not guarantee completeness or correctness at all times.

14) User submissions: rules and responsibility

If you submit content (listings, job posts, announcements, corrections, messages), you agree that:

• You have the right to submit it
• It is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• It does not contain private/sensitive personal info you do not have authority to share
• It is not unlawful, harmful, abusive, discriminatory, misleading, or spam

We may edit, shorten, or refuse submissions for clarity, safety, legality, or relevance.

15) Review, moderation, and takedowns

We aim to review submissions, but we do not guarantee publication. We may remove content at any time if we believe it:

• Is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading
• Violates these Terms
• Creates risk to the public, a person, or the website
• Is illegal or requested for removal by an authorised person

16) Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated:

• The website design, logos, and original text we create belong to us.
• Your submissions remain yours, but you grant us a free, non-exclusive licence to publish, edit (for formatting), and display them on the site and related pages.

Do not copy or scrape the website content in bulk without permission.

17) Third-party links

The site may link to third-party websites (business sites, social media, maps, etc.). We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.

18) Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law:

• We are not liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or harm resulting from using the site or relying on its information.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

19) Indemnity

If your submission or misuse of the site causes legal claims, losses, or costs for us, you agree to indemnify us to the extent permitted by law.

20) Changes to this page

We may update this Privacy Policy & Terms from time to time. The latest version will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.

21) Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa. Disputes will be handled in the appropriate South African courts/tribunals.

Contact

For privacy requests, corrections, takedowns, or general questions:

• Email: info@synccrafttech.online
• Phone/WhatsApp: 0661024086
• Location: Mookgophong (Naboomspruit), Limpopo, South Africa