Last Revision Date: 10 April 2024

Website: www.nextlogiq.co.za

 

NextLogiQ is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used lawfully and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013.

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1. Who We Are

NextLogiQ is a South African technology solutions company. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website www.nextlogiq.co.za and governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information.

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2. What Personal Information We Collect and Why

We collect personal information when necessary for specific purposes related to website functionality, communication, and user interaction.

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2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

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• The information provided in the comments form

• The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to assist with spam detection)

 

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public alongside your comment.

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2.2 Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this data.

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2.3 Contact Forms

When you submit information via a contact form, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email address) to respond to your inquiry or request.

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2.4 Cookies

Cookies are used to improve user experience and store preferences.

• When you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last one year.

• Temporary cookies are used to check if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when the browser is closed).

• Login and display preference cookies are stored when you log in and manage content. Some last for up to one year.

 

2.5 Embedded Content

Articles on this site may contain embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). These act as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction. We do not control or accept responsibility for third-party privacy practices.

 

2.6 Analytics

Anonymous analytics data may be collected to improve website performance and understand visitor behavior (e.g., number of visitors, pages visited).

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3. How We Use Your Personal Information

Your personal information may be used to:

• Respond to queries or comments

• Enable website functionality and user interaction

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

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4. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Your data may be shared with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., spam detection, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements

• Regulatory authorities or legal bodies when required by law

 

5. Data Retention

• Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and engagement.

• For registered users, personal information provided in profiles is stored until the user deletes it or requests removal.

• Cookies are stored for the duration specified in section 2.4.

 

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your personal data

• Object to or limit processing of your personal data

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in section 10.

7. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service, which may involve data being processed outside South Africa under secure, compliant conditions.

 

8. How We Protect Your Data

We employ appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, and alteration.

 

9. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach:

• Affected users and the Information Regulator will be notified, where required

• Immediate remedial action will be taken to contain and resolve the breach

 

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data or this policy, you can contact us at:

Email: info@nextlogiq.co.za
Phone: +27 (insert number)
Address: (insert physical address, if applicable)

 

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.