TechCruze ("we", "us", "our") operates at techcruze.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Contact form: When you contact us, we collect your name and email address.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate location. Google Analytics uses cookies. This data is anonymised and aggregated.
  • Log data: Our server may automatically log IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and access times for security purposes.
  • Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to save your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Affiliate click tracking: When you click affiliate links, we record the product clicked and the page you were on. This is for internal analytics only and contains no personally identifiable information.

How We Use Your Information

  • To send you our weekly cybersecurity newsletter (if subscribed)
  • To respond to your contact form enquiries
  • To understand how our site is used and improve our content
  • To comply with legal obligations

Affiliate Links

TechCruze participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the merchant may place a cookie on your device to attribute the sale. We do not receive your payment or personal information from merchants — only a commission notification. See our Disclaimer for a full list of affiliate programs.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with:

  • Google Analytics: Anonymised usage data
  • Email service providers: For newsletter delivery (your email address)
  • Legal authorities: If required by SA law

POPIA Compliance

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from our newsletter)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact page.

Data Retention

Newsletter subscribers' email addresses are retained until they unsubscribe. Server log data is retained for up to 90 days for security purposes. Analytics data is retained per Google's standard retention policy (26 months).

Data Security

Our website uses HTTPS encryption. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites (including affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of TechCruze after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy questions, please use our contact form.