Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01 September 2023

Welcome to Campus of Things! At Campus of Things, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website at https://campusofthings.com (“the Site”), you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Who We Are
Our website address is https://campusofthings.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy applies to all web pages related to the Site. We have taken reasonable steps to ensure the security of the information you provide, but we cannot guarantee absolute safety.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our services:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, surname, title, birth date, gender, country of residence, closest city, address, contact numbers, email address, and IP address.
• Usage Information: This includes non-personal browsing habits, click patterns, and performance statistics for internal purposes.
• Comments: If you leave comments on our site, we collect the data you provide in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
• Media: If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, improve, and personalize our educational services.
• To communicate with you, including sending periodic updates, marketing initiatives, and promotions.
• To analyze trends and enhance the Site’s functionality.
• To comply with legal requirements, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa.

4. Data Sharing
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

• When required by law.
• To our employees, affiliates, contractors, and agents who need the information to provide our services.
• In the event of a sale of our business, your information may be shared with the purchaser.

5. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
• Receive a copy of your data or have it transferred to another party.
• Withdraw your consent for marketing communications.

To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at info@campusofthings.com.

6. Data Security
We employ security measures to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

7. Cookies
Cookies are used on our site for your convenience. You can manage your cookie preferences.

8. Embedded Content
Our site may contain embedded content from other websites. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.

9. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless required by law to retain it longer.

10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Check this page periodically for updates.

11. Legal Compliance
We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa.

12. Consent
By using the Site, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your information as described in this policy.

13. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at info@campusofthings.com.

14. Opt-out
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by sending an email to info@campusofthings.com.

Your continued use of the Site following changes to this privacy policy signifies your acceptance of those changes.