Who we are

DataCheck ZA ("we", "us", "our") is a South African consumer information website that helps people compare mobile data bundle prices. Our website is located at datacheckza.co.za.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

What information we collect

We collect minimal information to operate this site:

• Email address — only if you voluntarily sign up for our deals alert newsletter.
• Usage data — anonymous analytics data such as pages visited, time on site, and device type, collected through Google Analytics.
• Cookies — small files placed on your device by us and third-party services (see the Cookies section below).

We do not collect your name, phone number, location, or any financial information.

How we use your information

• Email address: Used only to send the monthly data deals newsletter you signed up for. We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
• Usage data: Used to understand which pages are most helpful, improve the site, and identify technical issues.

Google AdSense and advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — help us understand how visitors use the site. Data is anonymous and aggregated.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) — used to display relevant advertisements. These are third-party cookies controlled by Google.
• Functional cookies — small cookies that remember your preferences (such as network filter selections) within a session. These expire when you close your browser.

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish — for details, see aboutcookies.org. You can delete all cookies already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.

Third-party links

Our site contains links to third-party websites (such as network operators' official sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data retention

If you sign up for our newsletter, we retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send you, after which your email is deleted from our mailing list within 30 days.

Analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted by Google Analytics.

Your rights under POPIA

As a South African resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to the processing of your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the section below.

Children's privacy

This site is intended for general audiences including students aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.