Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 June 2026
Last Updated: 13 June 2026

Welcome to TechBrunch (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or use TechBrunch at https://techbrunch.co.za (“Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

TechBrunch is a technology news, reviews, tutorials, and informational platform operated by TechBrunch.

Website: https://techbrunch.co.za

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:

Email: info@techbrunch.co.za

If you do not yet have a dedicated privacy email address, you may use:

Email: info@techbrunch.co.za

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors of TechBrunch
• Newsletter subscribers
• Users who leave comments
• Users who contact us
• Users who interact with advertisements or embedded content

This Privacy Policy does not apply to:

• Third-party websites linked from our Website
• Third-party services integrated into our Website
• External advertisers or affiliates
• Individuals under the age specified in Section 13

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

3. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• Comment content
• Contact form submissions
• Newsletter subscription information
• Any information voluntarily provided to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit TechBrunch, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring URLs
• Date and time of visits
• Website usage data
• Cookie identifiers

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners
• Social media platforms
• Spam detection services
• Content delivery networks

4. Categories and Sources of Personal Information

During the preceding 12 months, we may have collected:

Sources include:

• Directly from users
• Automated technologies
• Analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Social media integrations

5. Why We Collect Information

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the Website
• Publishing and managing comments
• Preventing spam and abuse
• Improving user experience
• Analytics and performance measurement
• Responding to inquiries
• Sending newsletters and updates
• Security monitoring
• Legal compliance
• Advertising and monetization
• Detecting fraudulent activity

6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent

For:

• Newsletter subscriptions
• Optional cookies
• Marketing communications

Legitimate Interests

For:

• Website security
• Fraud prevention
• Analytics
• Improving services
• Spam detection
• Business administration

Contractual Necessity

For:

• Providing requested services
• Responding to inquiries

Legal Obligations

For:

• Compliance with applicable laws
• Law enforcement requests
• Regulatory requirements

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Maintain website functionality
• Analyze traffic
• Improve performance
• Deliver advertising where applicable

Cookies may be:

• Essential Cookies
• Functional Cookies
• Analytics Cookies
• Advertising Cookies

Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We may share information with trusted third parties including:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Spam prevention services
• Advertising partners
• Email service providers
• Content delivery networks
• Security providers

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense
• Gravatar
• Email newsletter providers

These third parties may process information on our behalf under their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

9. International Data Transfers

TechBrunch may transfer, store, or process personal information in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or the user’s country of residence where our service providers, hosting providers, analytics providers, advertising partners, or other authorized processors operate.

Whenever personal data is transferred internationally, TechBrunch takes reasonable steps to ensure that the information remains protected and that the transfer complies with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and other relevant privacy regulations.

To safeguard personal data during international transfers, we may rely on one or more of the following measures:

• Transfers to countries that have been recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection;
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission;
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with service providers and partners;
• Technical and organizational security measures, including encryption, secure transmission protocols, access controls, and monitoring;
• Additional contractual, legal, and technical safeguards where required by applicable law.

We carefully assess third-party service providers before sharing personal information and require them to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

By using TechBrunch, users acknowledge that personal information may be transferred and processed internationally, subject to the safeguards described in this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Typical retention periods include:

Some information may be retained longer where required by law.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request portability of data
• Opt out of certain data sharing
• Lodge complaints with authorities

To exercise your rights, contact:

info@techbrunch.co.za

We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to:

• Know what information is collected
• Know how information is used
• Request deletion
• Request correction
• Request access
• Limit use of sensitive information
• Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
• Receive equal service regardless of privacy choices

TechBrunch does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

If this changes, users will be notified and appropriate opt-out mechanisms will be provided.

13. Children’s Privacy

TechBrunch is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Where required by local law, higher age limits may apply.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete the information promptly.

Parents or guardians may contact us regarding concerns.

14. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

TechBrunch does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.

Basic analytics and advertising technologies may be used to understand website performance and user engagement.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for DNT responses, TechBrunch does not currently respond differently to DNT signals.

Users can manage tracking preferences through browser settings and cookie controls.

16. Advertising and Behavioral Advertising

We may display advertising through third-party advertising partners.

These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Measure ad effectiveness
• Personalize advertisements
• Prevent fraud
• Improve advertising services

Where required by law, consent will be requested before enabling non-essential advertising cookies.

17. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption
• Access controls
• Security monitoring
• Malware protection
• Regular software updates

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

18. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us first so we can attempt to resolve your concerns.

You may also lodge a complaint with:

• Your local data protection authority
• The South African Information Regulator
• Relevant EU supervisory authorities (where applicable)

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When significant changes are made:

• The “Last Updated” date will be revised.
• A notice may be posted on the Website.
• Registered users or subscribers may be notified by email where appropriate.

Continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

20. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

TechBrunch

Website: https://techbrunch.co.za

Email: info@techbrunch.co.za

Alternative Contact:
info@techbrunch.co.za

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using the details above.