Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Information We Collect
When you visit BeaNel (beanel.com), we may collect the following information:
- IP Address: Your IP address is processed to display your approximate geographic location on our map. This is the core function of our service.
- Geolocation Data: Approximate city, region, country, timezone, and coordinates derived from your IP address via the ipapi.co API.
- ISP Information: Your internet service provider name, derived from your IP address.
- Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data including pages visited, time on site, and device type, collected via Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
- To display your IP address and approximate location on our map
- To show relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To improve our website performance and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense: We display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
ipapi.co: We use the ipapi.co API to determine your approximate location from your IP address. Their privacy policy is available at ipapi.co.
OpenStreetMap: Our interactive map is powered by OpenStreetMap, which may collect map tile requests.
Cookies
We use minimal cookies for:
- Google AdSense personalisation (can be opted out via Google Ads Settings)
- Google Analytics (anonymous, aggregate data)
- WordPress functionality (if you leave a comment)
Data Retention
We do not store your IP address, location data, or ISP information on our servers. All geolocation data is fetched in real-time from ipapi.co and displayed in your browser only. We do not maintain databases of visitor IP addresses.
Your Rights (POPIA / GDPR)
In accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant authority
Since we do not store your IP address or personal data, there is minimal data to access or delete. For questions, contact us at: privacy@beanel.com
Children’s Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact: privacy@beanel.com