Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Create an account or subscribe to our newsletter
• Post comments or contact us
• Participate in surveys or promotions

Types of Data Collected:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, IP address
• Usage Data: Browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, security cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: You have given consent for processing for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for performance of a contract
• Legal Obligations: Processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Companies that provide services on our behalf
• Analytics Partners: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at southwebservice@gmail.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage
• Deliver targeted advertisements

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Account information: Until account deletion
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscribe
• Comments: Indefinitely (public content)
• Analytics data: 26 months

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For EU residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.