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Consent Policy

Last Updated: June 07, 2025

Introduction

At NextEdge TechMag ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your right to make informed choices about how your personal information is collected and used. This Consent Policy explains how we obtain, record, and manage your consent regarding your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa.

What is Consent?

Consent means any voluntary, specific, and informed expression of will in terms of which permission is given for the processing of personal information. In simpler terms, it means you agree to allow us to use your information for specific purposes that we clearly explain to you.

For consent to be valid, it must be:

  • Voluntary: You must have a genuine choice and must not feel pressured to agree;
  • Specific: We clearly explain what you're consenting to;
  • Informed: You understand what you're agreeing to;
  • Unambiguous: Your consent must be given by a clear affirmative action.

How We Obtain Your Consent

We may obtain your consent in various ways, including:

  • When you tick a checkbox on our Website forms;
  • When you subscribe to our newsletter;
  • When you register for an account on our Website;
  • When you submit your information through our contact forms;
  • When you agree to our cookie policy;
  • When you make purchases or subscribe to our services.

In each case, we provide clear information about what you're consenting to and ensure you take an affirmative action to give your consent.

What You're Consenting To

When you provide consent to us, you may be consenting to one or more of the following:

  • Email Marketing: Receiving our newsletter, promotional emails, and updates about our products and services;
  • Customer Service: Using your contact information to respond to your inquiries or requests;
  • Analytics: Processing your data to analyze website usage and improve our services;
  • Cookies and Tracking: Collecting information about your browsing behavior on our Website through cookies and similar technologies;
  • Account Management: Processing your information to manage your subscription and account;
  • Surveys and Feedback: Contacting you for feedback on our products and services.

Recording and Managing Consent

We maintain records of when and how we obtained your consent and what you were told at the time. This helps us ensure that we respect your choices and can demonstrate our compliance with data protection laws.

We provide easy ways for you to withdraw your consent at any time, including:

  • Unsubscribe links in all our marketing emails;
  • Account settings on our Website;
  • Contacting us directly via the details provided below.

Children's Consent

Our Website and services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Consent Policy

We may update this Consent Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through appropriate channels where required by law.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are obtaining and managing consent for the use of your personal information.

Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with your consent preferences or have any other concerns about our consent practices, please contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Consent Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your consent, please contact us at:

NextEdge TechMag
88 Innovation Crescent
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 82 774 6215