PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 2025

Botswana Papers ("Botswana Papers", "we", "our", "us") is owned and operated by Taptic (Pty) Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and sell personal and behavioural information when you use botswanapapers.co.bw.

We comply with Botswana's Data Protection Act, 2018 and follow modern global privacy standards. For additional governance information, visit:

https://policy.taptic.org

By using our website, you consent to all practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information when you use our service.

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Support and enquiry messages
• Feedback submitted through forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Automatically collected data may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device category
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Click behaviour and scroll depth
• Referring URLs
• Approximate region or city
• Advertising identifiers

1.3 Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Tools

We use:

• Essential cookies
• Google Analytics cookies
• Google AdSense cookies
• Behavioural heatmaps and session-tracking tools (via Wix)

You may disable cookies, but some features may not work properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Enhance your browsing experience
• Deliver targeted or contextual advertising
• Understand usage patterns and website performance
• Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity
• Support research and development within Taptic (Pty) Ltd
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Botswana law

3. Data Selling & Licensing

Botswana Papers and Taptic (Pty) Ltd may sell, license, trade, or commercially share certain categories of non-sensitive data.

3.1 Data That May Be Sold or Licensed

• Device metadata
• Engagement data (e.g., clicks, downloads)
• Session behaviour and navigation patterns
• Advertising identifiers
• General demographic approximations (e.g., grade level, region)
• Aggregated educational analytics

3.2 Data We Do NOT Sell

We do not sell:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Direct identifiers
• Sensitive personal information
• User messages or uploaded content

3.3 Commercial Purpose of Data Selling

Data sales help fund:

• Free access to educational resources
• Platform development
• Infrastructure and hosting
• Research initiatives

3.4 Safeguards

Before selling or licensing data, we:

• Remove direct identifiers
• Aggregate or anonymise datasets when possible
• Enforce contractual restrictions on partners

See policy.taptic.org for full governance.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense, which may collect:

• Cross-site browsing behaviour
• Ad interaction data
• Device and advertising identifiers

These technologies help deliver personalised ads and measure ad quality.

We comply with:

• Google Publisher Policies
• Cookie and advertising consent requirements
• Botswana's Data Protection Act (2018)

You may modify your Google advertising preferences at any time.

5. Data Sharing

We share collected data with:

5.1 Taptic (Pty) Ltd Group

For analytics, infrastructure, platform maintenance, and research.

5.2 Service Providers

• Wix (hosting, analytics, infrastructure)
• Google (ads, analytics, cloud tools)
• Email and security vendors
• Approved data-licensing partners

5.3 Legal and Regulatory Requests

We may disclose data where required under Botswana law.

5.4 Business Transfers

If Botswana Papers or Taptic undergo a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, data may transfer as an asset.

6. Data Security

We implement:

• HTTPS encryption
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access-controlled data systems
• Automated threat detection
• Built-in Wix cloud security features

While no system is perfectly secure, we apply industry-standard protections.

7. Your Rights Under the Data Protection Act, 2018

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion under lawful conditions
• Object to data processing or data sale
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability (where applicable)
• Not be subject to fully automated decisions that have legal effects

Submit data requests to: contact@botswanapapers.co.bw

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as needed for:

• Service operation
• Legal compliance
• Security and fraud prevention
• Analytics and research

Data is deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

9. Educational Content & Past Papers

Materials offered include:

• Past papers
• Model papers
• Study resources

Accuracy is not guaranteed. Materials are provided for educational use only.

We do not require personal data to download documents.

10. Copyright & Ownership

Botswana Papers does not claim ownership over all hosted materials. Some resources come from contributors, educators, or the public domain.

We respond to copyright complaints in accordance with Botswana law.

11. Branding & Intellectual Property

"Botswana Papers" and related branding elements belong to Taptic (Pty) Ltd and are protected under intellectual property laws.

Unauthorised use of logos or branding may lead to legal action.

12. Hosting & Third-Party Infrastructure

Botswana Papers is hosted on Wix, which manages the hosting, data handling, and analytics infrastructure.

13. Internet & Data Usage

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may collect information such as:

• Browsing behaviour
• Data consumption
• Connection metadata

Botswana Papers is not responsible for ISP-level tracking or charges.

14. Consent

By using Botswana Papers, you consent to:

• Data collection
• Data selling/licensing
• Cookies and third-party tracking
• Data processing by Taptic (Pty) Ltd and its service providers

If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance.

16. Contact Us

Email: contact@botswanapapers.co.bw

Legal: legal@botswanapapers.co.bw

Security Issues: Report vulnerabilities or view the full security policy at https://security.botswanapapers.co.bw or email security@botswanapapers.co.bw.

Security Contact: https://security.botswanapapers.co.bw | security@botswanapapers.co.bw

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests promptly.

Thank you for using Botswana Papers — proudly operated by Taptic (Pty) Ltd.