Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01 December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our mining-related website (“the Site”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that all data is handled responsibly and transparently.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

This includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Job application information (if applicable)
  • Any information you submit through forms, newsletters, or inquiries

We only collect this information when you voluntarily provide it.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Site
  • Referring website

This data helps us improve our content, user experience, and website performance.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enhance site functionality
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Show relevant content and ads

Users can control cookies through browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Improve our mining content, job listings, and resources
  • Personalise your browsing experience
  • Respond to inquiries or support requests
  • Send updates, newsletters, or mining-sector alerts
  • Improve website security and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Analyse trends and user behaviour

If required by law, we may use your information to comply with legal obligations.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Our website may use Google AdSense or other third-party advertising partners.

These partners may use cookies such as:

  • Google’s DoubleClick cookie
  • Other tracking technologies

These cookies help display relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Google Ads Settings

We do not:

  • Encourage ad-clicking
  • Share personal information with advertisers without consent

All advertising follows Google Publisher Policies.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement safety measures to protect your information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection but we continuously work to maintain the highest security standards.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

We may share data only with:

  • Service providers helping operate the website
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

These parties are required to protect your information.

6. Links to External Sites

Our mining-sector website may contain links to:

  • Mining companies
  • Training institutions
  • Industry news sources
  • Job portals

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

We encourage users to read their privacy policies before interacting with them.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of newsletters or marketing communication

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details at the bottom of this policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Continued use of the Site after updates indicates acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: admin miningsector.co.za 
Website Contact Form: https://miningsector.co.za/contact-form/