Effective Date: 27 March 2025
1. Introduction
Nanotech Computers (Pty) Ltd outlines how it handles personal information according to South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The policy describes collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding practices across its website, mobile applications, and other interactions.
2. Information We Collect
Directly Provided:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Payment information
Automatically Collected:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Timestamps
Mobile App Specific:
- Location information
- Device identifiers
3. Purpose of Collection
Information is collected to:
- Provide and improve products and services
- Process transactions and communicate
- Personalise user experience
- Analyse usage trends
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing relies on consent, contract performance, legal compliance, or legitimate interests in service improvement.
5. Sharing Your Information
Data may be shared with service providers, legal authorities when required, and business partners with consent, all ensuring POPIA compliance.
6. International Data Transfers
"If we transfer your personal information outside of South Africa, we will ensure that the recipient provides an adequate level of protection as required by POPIA."
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for collection purposes or legal requirements.
8. Security Measures
The company implements technical and organisational measures protecting data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.
9. Your Rights
POPIA grants rights to access, correct, object to processing, request deletion, and withdraw consent. Contact: info@nanotech-computers.com
10. Complaints
Violations may be reported to the Information Regulator at https://inforegulator.org.za/complaints/
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies enhance user experience; preferences are manageable through browser settings.
12. Children's Privacy
"Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors."
13. Advertising and Analytics
Third-party services like Google AdMob and Google Analytics for Firebase collect device identifiers, advertising data, and usage statistics. Users can opt out through device settings.
14. Tracking Technologies and App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
The app requests permission to track activity across other companies' apps and websites per Apple's framework for personalised ads and performance measurement.
15. Data Collected by Third Parties
Integrated third-party services (payment processors, analytics, ad networks) operate independently under their own privacy policies.
16. Data Collection Overview
| Data Type | Purpose | Third-Party Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Name, Email, Billing Info | Account Management, Purchases | No |
| Device ID, Advertising Data | Personalised Ads, App Analytics | Yes (Google AdMob, RevenueCat) |
17. Data Subject Rights under GDPR (If Applicable)
European Economic Area residents have GDPR rights including data portability and complaint authority access.
18. Changes to This Policy
Policy updates are posted on the website with notification of significant changes.
19. Contact Us
Questions: info@nanotech-computers.com
Copyright: © 2025 Nanotech Computers (Pty) Ltd, Registration 2017/122030/07