This Privacy Policy explains how Roof to Meter collects, uses and safeguards information when you visit the website. The main data protection law in South Africa is the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), and this policy is intended to describe the site's practices in a transparent and accountable way.
The website is an informational resource about grid-tied and hybrid solar systems for South African households. You can read the content without registering or submitting personal details. The main forms of data processing are automated collection through analytics, cookies, log files, and advertising technology.
Log files and server data
Like many websites, Roof to Meter may automatically log certain information when your browser requests a page. Log file data may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time and date of the request, and broad geographic information derived from the IP address. This information is used for technical administration, site security, and aggregate traffic analysis.
Cookies and analytics
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device through your browser. Analytics tools may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use the site, including which pages are opened and how long they remain. This helps Roof to Meter understand the topics that are useful to South African homeowners. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, but some website features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
How the information is used
Information collected through log files, analytics and cookies is used to maintain the site, improve content, monitor technical performance, understand audience interests, and support advertising. Aggregated information may also be used to evaluate which system sizing, compliance, and financial reasoning guides are most read by South African homeowners.
Google AdSense and third-party cookies
This website is supported by advertising. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to this site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other websites. Google may also use other data collected during those visits to personalise advertising.
You can opt out of personalised advertising through Google Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. Opt-out options for third-party ad networks that participate in the Digital Advertising Alliance can be found at https://optout.aboutads.info. Opting out may reduce ad personalisation, but you may still see general advertising on the site.
Third-party privacy policies
Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. Other ad networks, analytics providers, or linked websites may have their own privacy policies. Roof to Meter does not control the data practices of third-party websites or services. Before you provide personal information to any third party, review its privacy policy.
Children's privacy
Roof to Meter is not directed at children under 18. Under POPIA, processing personal information about a child is generally prohibited unless a competent person, such as a parent or guardian, has consented or another legal exception applies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the contact email, please contact us so the information can be removed.
Data security
The site applies reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information processed through the website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure. Absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. If you email the contact address, avoid including sensitive details such as ID numbers, account numbers, or full municipal bill data in your first message.
Privacy questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please email [email protected].