Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [30 May 2025]
Introduction
Welcome to TechFinancials, operated by TFS Media (Pty) Ltd, trading as TechFinancials News. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with:
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The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
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The Google Privacy Policy
For more information about our services, visit our website: https://techfinancials.co.za.
Audience
This policy applies to:
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Visitors to our website (https://techfinancials.co.za)
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Customers who register for, order, or use our services
Personal Data We Collect
Personal data includes:
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Automatically collected information when you visit our website
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Registration information (e.g., name, email, username, password)
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Submitted information (e.g., competition entries, survey responses)
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Optional information you provide voluntarily
Exclusions:
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Anonymized or de-identified data
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Non-personal statistical information
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Publicly shared information (e.g., comments on articles)
Common Examples of Personal Data
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Identifying information (name, date of birth, ID number)
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Contact details (phone number, email address)
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Address information (physical/postal address)
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Demographic information (gender, marital status)
Acceptance of This Policy
By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from accessing our site or services.
Legal Capacity
You must be 18 years or older (or have legal capacity) to use our website or services.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and will notify you via:
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A notice on our website
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An email detailing changes
Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Collection of Data
On Registration
When you register, we collect:
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Name and surname
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Email address
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Username and password
We use this data to manage your account and provide services.
From Your Browser
We automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browsing habits
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Device & software details
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Usage metrics (time spent, pages visited)
Cookies & Web Beacons
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. For details, read our Cookie Policy.
Web beacons help track page views but do not collect personal data.
Optional Information
You may voluntarily provide data when:
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Uploading/downloading content
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Entering competitions
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Responding to surveys
Call Recording
We may record calls for quality assurance unless you request otherwise.
Purpose of Data Collection
We process data for:
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Service delivery (e.g., subscriptions, exclusive content)
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Marketing & business intelligence
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Legal & compliance obligations
Consent & Use of Data
Our Obligations
We use personal data to:
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Fulfill service agreements
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Bill for services
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Improve offerings
Messages & Updates
We may send:
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Administrative emails (e.g., account updates)
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Promotional content (only if you opt in)
Targeted Content
Logged-in users may see personalized ads based on browsing behavior. We do not share personal data with advertisers unless you consent.
Disclosure of Data
Sharing With Third Parties
We may share data with:
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Affiliates & service providers
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Credit bureaus (where legally required)
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Law enforcement (if compelled)
No Selling of Data
We do not sell personal data.
Linked Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Change of Ownership
If ownership changes, data may transfer to the new entity, with notice provided.
Data Security
We implement:
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Firewalls & encryption
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Access controls
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Disaster recovery protocols
Data Accuracy & Retention
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You may update your data via your account or by contacting us.
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We retain data as required by law or business needs.
International Data Transfers
Data may be processed outside your country, where privacy laws may differ.
Your Rights
Access & Correction
You may:
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Update or delete your data
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Request a copy of your data
Right to Be Forgotten
You can request deletion, but some data may be retained for legal reasons.
Restriction of Processing
You may limit how we use your data.
Data Portability
You can request your data in a transferable format (e.g., Excel, CSV).
Data Breaches
We will notify affected users of any confirmed breaches.
Enquiries & Complaints
For privacy-related concerns:
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Phone: 011 680 4449
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Email: [email protected]
If unsatisfied, you may contact:
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Your local data protection authority (for GDPR)
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The South African Information Regulator (for POPIA)
For more details, visit our website: https://techfinancials.co.za.
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