Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

BeaNel ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website beanel.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit BeaNel, we automatically collect:

Your IP address — Required to display your IP address on the page
Approximate location — Derived from your IP for the map feature
Browser information — For analytics and site optimisation

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information beyond what is technically necessary to provide our service.

3. How We Use Your Information

To display your IP address and approximate location
To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
To analyse site traffic and improve our service
To ensure site security and prevent abuse

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for essential site functionality and analytics. Our cookie consent banner allows you to control which cookies are set. Third-party advertising partners (Google AdSense) may also set cookies for ad personalisation.

6. Data Retention

We do not store your IP address in our databases. IP addresses are processed in real-time to provide the service and are not logged or retained beyond the immediate session.

7. POPIA Compliance

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. Your personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

8. GDPR Compliance

For visitors from the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We have a lawful basis for processing your data and respect your rights under GDPR.

9. Third-Party Services

We use: Google AdSense (advertising), OpenStreetMap (map display), and ipapi.co (IP geolocation). Each has its own privacy policy.

10. Contact

For privacy inquiries, contact us at info@beanel.com.

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