Privacy Policy

Ads 'N Tech ("Ads 'N Tech," "we," "us," or "our") is an independent online publication covering advertising, marketing, media, artificial intelligence, technology, digital transformation, and innovation, published at https://adsntech.co.za (the "Site").

We know that our readers, subscribers, and partners trust us with personal information, and we take that trust seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices and rights available to you. It applies to everyone who visits the Site, subscribes to our newsletter, engages with our content, or otherwise interacts with Ads 'N Tech.

This Policy has been prepared with reference to South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") and, where applicable to readers based in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

We collect personal information that you choose to share with us directly, including when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a contact or enquiry form
• Register for an event, webinar, or workshop
• Complete a survey or reader poll
• Download a report, whitepaper, or resource
• Submit an advertising enquiry
• Submit a sponsored content or partnership enquiry

This may include your name, email address, company name, job title, telephone number, and any other details you choose to include in a message or form field.

When you browse the Site, certain non-personal and technical information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and click behaviour
• Referral source (e.g. the website or search engine that directed you to us)
• General analytics data relating to how you use the Site

This information is generally aggregated and used to understand how our readership engages with our content; it does not, on its own, identify you personally.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver our newsletter and editorial updates to subscribers
• To respond to enquiries, comments, and support requests
• To maintain, operate, and improve the Site
• To personalise the content and recommendations you see
• To analyse website traffic and reader behaviour
• To develop and publish industry research and insights
• To communicate important updates about Ads 'N Tech
• To deliver downloadable resources you have requested
• To improve overall user experience
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

We only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, our legitimate interests in operating a media publication, or the need to comply with a legal obligation.

Like most websites, Ads 'N Tech uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate effectively and to understand how visitors use the Site. The categories of cookies we may use include:

• Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser and allow the Site to function correctly during your visit.
• Functional cookies – remember your preferences to improve your experience on return visits.
• Performance cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it.
• Analytics cookies – used by tools such as Google Analytics to measure traffic and engagement.
• Advertising cookies – where implemented, used to deliver and measure the performance of advertising on the Site.

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

We use third-party analytics tools to help us understand how the Site is used, including:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
• Google Search Console
• Microsoft Clarity
• Other comparable analytics platforms we may adopt from time to time

These tools collect aggregated and pseudonymised data about website usage, such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources. We use this data to improve our editorial content, site performance, and overall reader experience. Each analytics provider maintains its own privacy practices, which we encourage you to review.

If you subscribe to Ads 'N Tech, you may receive:

• Weekly newsletters
• Industry news and analysis
• Editorial updates
• Product or feature announcements
• Invitations to events, webinars, or workshops

You may unsubscribe from any of our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting us directly using the details in Section 16.

As an independent publication, Ads 'N Tech may generate revenue through advertising and brand partnerships. This may include:

• Sponsored articles
• Display advertising
• Affiliate links
• Brand and partner collaborations

All sponsored or paid content will be clearly labelled as such, in line with responsible publishing standards. Advertisers and sponsors do not receive access to subscriber personal information unless you have given your explicit consent, for example by voluntarily entering a co-branded promotion or competition.

We work with trusted third-party providers to operate Ads 'N Tech, which may include:

• Google (Analytics, Search Console, and related services)
• Microsoft (Clarity and related services)
• Website plugins and site tools
• Email marketing and newsletter providers
• Website hosting providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Payment providers, where applicable

These providers process information on our behalf, or in accordance with their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We select providers that demonstrate appropriate data protection practices.

Ads 'N Tech does not sell your personal information. We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:

• Where required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process
• With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and our publication, under appropriate confidentiality and data protection terms
• In connection with a business restructuring, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction
• With your explicit consent

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access, including:

• Secure website hosting
• SSL encryption for data transmitted through the Site
• Access controls limiting who can view personal information
• Password protection for internal systems
• Regular software and security updates
• Firewalls, where applicable

While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

Depending on your location and applicable law (including POPIA and, where relevant, the GDPR), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object to certain processing of your personal information
• Request portability of your data, where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

In South Africa, complaints may be directed to the Information Regulator (South Africa). Readers in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom may lodge complaints with their local data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 16.

Ads 'N Tech is intended for a professional and business audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can remove it.

The Site may contain links to external websites, including those of advertisers, partners, and sources referenced in our articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@adsntech.co.za
• Website: https://adsntech.co.za