Privacy Policy for Metaverse South Africa
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Metaverse South Africa (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (“you” or “your”) of the https://metaverse-southafrica.co.za website (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from users:
- Personal identification information (PII): This can include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, and social security number (in some cases). We only collect this information if you voluntarily submit it to us, such as when you register on the site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, or fill out a form. You can always choose not to provide PII, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
- Non-personal identification information (Non-PII): This can include your browser name, the type of computer you use, technical information about your connection to the Site (operating system, internet service provider), and other similar information. This information is collected automatically whenever you interact with the Site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your hard drive by your web browser to store information about your visit to the Site. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Personalize your experience on the Site
- Improve the Site based on user feedback
- Improve customer service
- Process transactions
- Send you information you agreed to receive, such as newsletters or updates
- Send periodic emails (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Protecting Your Information
We take precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure communication channels.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site or administer activities on our behalf (e.g., sending newsletters). We will only share your information with these providers for these limited purposes and with your permission.
Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Advertising
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads on the Site. These companies may use cookies to collect non-PII information about your visits to the Site and other websites in order to deliver targeted advertising. You can learn more about these practices and opt out of them by visiting the websites of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. Our Site is not directed to children under 13.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post a notification on the main page of the Site and revise the “last updated” date at the bottom of this policy when changes are made. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Google Adsense
We may use Google Adsense to display advertisements on our website. Adsense uses cookies to track user behavior and deliver targeted advertising. The data collected by Adsense is anonymous and does not include personal information such as your name, email address, or physical address.
You can learn more about how Adsense uses cookies and data by visiting the Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US.
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. Analytics helps us understand how visitors find our site, what content they engage with, and how we can improve the user experience.
Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on the site, and the websites you visited before coming to ours. This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.
You can learn more about how Google Analytics uses data by visiting the Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US.
You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.
Your Choices
You can control how cookies are used by visiting your web browser settings.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. By using our website, you consent to the use of Google Adsense and Google Analytics as described in this policy.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using the Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is the cornerstone of data privacy legislation in South Africa. This Privacy Policy is designed to be compliant with POPIA’s requirements.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: info@metaverse-southafrica.co.za
- Phone: +27.722 347 513
- Address: 11 Scafell Road, Floracliffe, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1709