Privacy Policy for Appetan.com
Last Updated: [02/13/2025]
Welcome to Appetan.com. We are a technology news and magazine platform based in South Africa, dedicated to delivering the latest updates, articles, and insights in the tech industry. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information:
- Voluntarily provided details, such as your name, email address, or phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or contact us.
- Non-Personal Information:
- Automatically collected data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, to improve your experience.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
- We use cookies to analyze trends, track user behavior, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver tech news, articles, and updates tailored to your interests.
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or feedback.
- Send newsletters (if subscribed) and promotional content.
- Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations under South African law.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools) assisting in website operations.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In cases of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
4. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a South African user, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is entirely risk-free.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites (e.g., tech blogs, partner platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.
Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, reach us at:
Email: news@appetan.com
Address: 35A Arundel Rd.
Thank you for trusting Appetan.com with your information. Stay informed, stay tech-savvy!