1. Who are we
Kathu Accommodation, Business & Tourism Portal is a digital marketing and business listing platform serving the Northern Cape. Our mission is to help organizations of all sizes promote their services locally and regionally.
Our website address is https://www.kathu.co.za. In addition to business listings, our website also displays third-party advertisements, including Google Ads, to support the ongoing development and maintenance of our platform.
2. Collection of Personal Data & Use of cookies
You can browse our website anonymously; however, to access certain features (such as submitting enquiries, saving favourites, or creating a listing), you may be asked to provide identifiable information such as your name, email address, or other contact details.
We also use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic and user interactions
- Personalize advertising content, including displaying Google Ads alongside our listed businesses
Cookies may be placed by us or third-party advertisers like Google. These cookies may track basic usage data for ad targeting and analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
The information we collect may be used to:
- Enhance your browsing and user experience on our website
- Personalize and deliver relevant advertising content
- Send you enquiries related to listings or services you’ve expressed interest in
- Improve and expand the services we offer
- Provide updates and marketing communications (only if you’ve opted in)
4. Confidentiality & Data Protection
We are committed to keeping your personal information secure and protected from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Your data will never be sold, exchanged, or transferred to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
5. Third-Party Advertising & Disclosure
Our website uses Google Ads and other third-party advertising networks, which may use cookies to deliver relevant ads to you. These third parties may collect anonymous information about your interactions with ads on our site for their analytics and targeting purposes.
We may also disclose your information where required by law, or as part of investigations into suspected fraud or illegal activity, to protect our users and our platform.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of the personal data we hold about you
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Manage your cookie preferences for ad personalization
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at support@kathu.co.za.
7. Consent
By using our site, you agree to this privacy policy and our use of cookies and third-party ads. We may update this policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page.
