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    Privacy Policy of Terminal Magazine

    Effective Date: October 10, 2025

    This Privacy Policy explains how Terminal Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our websites https://isawit.at and https://za.isawit.at (collectively, the “Websites”) or use our services, including our online store, marketing services, and other features. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa, and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), as applicable.

    By using our Websites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Websites or services.

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect information about you in the following ways:

    a. Personal Information You Provide

    • Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
    • Payment Processing Data: When you make purchases through our online store, we collect payment information such as credit card details, billing address, and transaction details. This data is processed securely through third-party payment processors.
    • User-Generated Content: If you engage in marketing activities or post content on our Websites, we may collect information you provide, such as text, images, or other media.
    • Form Submissions: Information you submit through contact forms, surveys, or other interactive features.

    b. Automatically Collected Information

    • Analytical Tracking: We use tools like Cloudflare and Google Analytics to collect data about your interaction with our Websites, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Websites. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
    • Map Tracking Services: We use Google Maps Services to provide location-based features, which may collect geolocation data if you enable location services.
    • reCAPTCHA: We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our Websites from spam and abuse, which may collect data about your interactions to verify you are not a bot.
    • Advertisements: We display advertisements on our Websites and may collect data about your interactions with these ads, such as clicks or impressions, to optimize ad performance.

    c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

    We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (available on our Websites).

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information for the following purposes:

    • To Provide Services: Process transactions, manage accounts, and deliver products or services you purchase.
    • To Communicate: Send notifications, updates, or promotional materials related to our services, products, or marketing opportunities. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time (see Section 7).
    • To Improve Our Websites: Analyze user behavior through analytical tools to enhance functionality and user experience.
    • To Display Advertisements: Deliver relevant ads to you based on your interests and interactions with our Websites.
    • To Enable Marketing Services: Allow users to promote their products or services on our platform.
    • To Ensure Security: Use reCAPTCHA and other tools to protect our Websites from fraud and abuse.
    • To Provide Location-Based Features: Use Google Maps Services to offer location-specific functionality.
    • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet requirements under GDPR, POPIA, CalOPPA, and other applicable laws.

    3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR and POPIA)

    Under GDPR (for users in the European Economic Area) and POPIA (for users in South Africa), we process personal information based on the following legal grounds:

    • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing communications or certain tracking activities.
    • Contract: To fulfill our obligations when you purchase products or services or use our marketing platform.
    • Legitimate Interests: For purposes like improving our Websites, ensuring security, or delivering relevant advertisements, provided these interests do not override your rights.
    • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

    4. Sharing Your Information

    We may share your information with:

    • Third-Party Service Providers: Such as payment processors, Cloudflare, Google Analytics, Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, and advertising partners, who assist us in operating our Websites and delivering services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
    • Marketing Partners: If you engage in marketing activities on our platform, your content may be shared as part of your promotional campaigns.
    • Legal Authorities: When required by law, to respond to legal requests, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
    • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

    We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

    5. Your Rights

    a. GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

    If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

    • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
    • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
    • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
    • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
    • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
    • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.

    To exercise these rights, contact us at [[email protected]].

    b. POPIA Rights (South Africa Residents)

    Under POPIA, you have the right to:

    • Be notified that your personal information is being collected.
    • Access your personal information and request corrections.
    • Object to the processing of your data.
    • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
    • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) at [insert contact details, e.g., [email protected]].

    c. CalOPPA Rights (California Residents)

    Under CalOPPA, California residents have the right to:

    • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
    • Request a “Do Not Track” option for browser tracking. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no uniform standard, but you can manage tracking preferences via browser settings or by opting out of certain cookies.

    6. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

    • Payment data is retained for the duration required by tax and accounting laws.
    • Analytical data is anonymized or deleted after [insert period, e.g., 26 months for Google Analytics].
    • Marketing data is retained until you opt out or request deletion.

    7. Opting Out of Notifications and Marketing

    You may opt out of receiving notifications or marketing communications by:

    • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
    • Updating your account preferences on our Websites.
    • Contacting us at [[email protected]].

    8. Data Security

    We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    9. International Data Transfers

    For users outside South Africa or the EEA, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where our service providers operate, such as the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR and POPIA requirements, using mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions where applicable.

    10. Third-Party Links and Services

    Our Websites may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Google Maps, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

    11. Children’s Privacy

    Our Websites and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

    12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Websites or via email. The effective date at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly.

    13. Contact Us

    If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

    Email: [[email protected]]

    Address: [2 Forbes Road, Zone 9 Meadowlands West. Diepmeadow, Gauteng Province. South Africa 1852]

    Website: https://isawit.at or https://za.isawit.at

    For South African residents, you may also contact the Information Regulator at:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

    14. Compliance with GDPR, POPIA, and CalOPPA

    • GDPR: We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, ensuring your rights are protected as outlined above.
    • POPIA: We adhere to South Africa’s data protection principles, including lawful processing, purpose limitation, and data minimization.
    • CalOPPA: We provide clear disclosures about data collection and tracking, as required for California residents.