3nul.com | Effective Date: 16 August 2026

Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Teknik AI (Pty) Ltd, the owner and operator of 3nul.com ("the Website"), collects, uses, stores, shares and protects your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") of the Republic of South Africa.

 

By accessing or using 3nul.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal information as described herein.

 

2. Who We Are

 

Responsible Party (as defined under POPIA):

 

Teknik AI (Pty) Ltd

Website: www.3nul.com

Email: orders@teknik.co.za

 

As the Responsible Party, Teknik AI (Pty) Ltd determines the purpose and means of processing your personal information and is accountable for ensuring that such processing complies with POPIA.

 

3. What Personal Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following categories of personal information from you:

 

3.1 Information you provide directly:

 

Full name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)

Messages or enquiries submitted via our contact form

Comments or content submitted to the Website

 

3.2 Information collected automatically:

 

IP address and browser type

Pages visited and time spent on the Website

Referring URLs and search terms used to find the Website

Device information and operating system

Cookie data and similar tracking technologies

 

3.3 Information from third parties:

 

Analytics data from Google Analytics or similar services

Information from social media platforms when you interact with our social media content or share our articles

 

4. Purpose of Processing

 

In accordance with Section 13 of POPIA, we only collect and process your personal information for the following specific, explicitly defined and legitimate purposes:

4.1 To operate and improve the 3nul.com Website and its content

4.2 To respond to enquiries, comments or requests submitted by you

4.3 To send newsletters, football news updates or editorial content to subscribers who have opted in

4.4 To analyse Website traffic and user behaviour in order to improve our content and user experience

4.5 To display relevant advertising through third-party advertising networks

4.6 To comply with our legal obligations under applicable South African law

4.7 To protect the security and integrity of the Website

 

We will not process your personal information for any purpose other than those listed above without your prior consent, unless required to do so by law.

 

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

 

We process your personal information on the following lawful bases as provided under POPIA:

 

5.1 Consent — where you have given us explicit permission to process your information, such as when subscribing to our newsletter

5.2 Legitimate interest — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as analysing Website traffic and improving our service

5.3 Legal obligation — where we are required by law to process your information

5.4 Contractual necessity — where processing is necessary to fulfil a contractual obligation with you

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

6.1 3nul.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse traffic and serve relevant advertising.

 

6.2 Types of cookies we use:

 

Essential cookies — necessary for the Website to function properly

Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g. Google Analytics)

Advertising cookies — used by third-party advertisers to serve relevant advertisements

 

6.3 You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

 

6.4 By continuing to use 3nul.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

 

7. Sharing of Personal Information

 

7.1 Teknik AI (Pty) Ltd does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

7.2 We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties, strictly to the extent necessary for the purposes outlined in Section 4:

 

Service providers — such as website hosting providers, email marketing platforms and analytics services, who process data on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations

 

Advertising partners — third-party advertising networks that serve advertisements on our Website (e.g. Google AdSense)

 

Law enforcement or regulatory authorities — where we are legally required to disclose information

 

7.3 All third parties with whom we share personal information are required to process such information in a manner consistent with POPIA and any other applicable data protection legislation.

 

8. Transfer of Information Outside South Africa

 

8.1 Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the Republic of South Africa. Where personal information is transferred to a foreign country, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Section 72 of POPIA.

 

8.2 By using 3nul.com, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside South Africa where such transfers are necessary for the operation of the Website.

 

9. Your Rights Under POPIA

 

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights:

 

9.1 Right of access — you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

9.2 Right to correction — you have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information

9.3 Right to deletion — you have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data

9.4 Right to object — you have the right to object to the processing of your personal information on grounds relating to your particular situation

9.5 Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal

9.6 Right to lodge a complaint — you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights under POPIA have been violated

 

Information Regulator of South Africa:

Website: www.inforegulator.org.za

Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za

Tel: 010 023 5200

 

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at orders@teknik.co.za. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and no later than 30 days of receipt.

 

10. Security of Personal Information

 

10.1 Teknik AI (Pty) Ltd takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

 

10.2 While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

 

10.3 In the event of a personal information breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Information Regulator as required under Section 22 of POPIA.

 

11. Retention of Personal Information

 

11.1 We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

 

11.2 Newsletter subscriber information will be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

 

11.3 Analytics and Website usage data is retained in accordance with the retention policies of the applicable third-party analytics provider.

 

11.4 When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

 

12. Children's Privacy

 

12.1 3nul.com is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

 

12.2 If you believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately at orders@teknik.co.za and we will take steps to delete such information.

 

13. Third-Party Websites and Links

 

13.1 3nul.com contains links to third-party websites, social media platforms and embedded content. This Privacy Policy applies only to 3nul.com and does not govern the privacy practices of any third-party website.

 

13.2 We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on 3nul.com.

 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

14.1 We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

14.2 We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of 3nul.com following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

15. Contact and Complaints

 

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the manner in which we process your personal information, please contact our Information Officer:

 

Teknik AI (Pty) Ltd

 

Email: orders@teknik.co.za

Website: www.3nul.com

 

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.

 

This Privacy Policy is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

 

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