14 August 2025
Terms & Policies
Welcome to the Terms & Policies page of Nova Insights by Nova Data Analytics. This page outlines the rules, disclaimers, and disclosures that govern your use of our blog and landing page, designed to protect both your rights and our business.
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​Note: These Terms & Policies comply primarily with South African laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and include considerations for international visitors where relevant.
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​​​Privacy Policy for Nova Data Analytics
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Nova Data Analytics respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information according to South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). For users outside South Africa, we also strive to comply with relevant international data protection laws such as the EU's GDPR.
Information We Collect:
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Limited personal information (e.g., name, email, and field of study) that you voluntarily provide through our landing page form. The blog itself does not collect personal details.
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Automatically collected data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited to improve user experience.
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Cookies and tracking technologies, used in compliance with data privacy laws.
Use of Information:
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To provide, improve, and operate our services.
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To communicate with you, including responding to requests and sending newsletters if you opt in.
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To comply with legal obligations under POPIA and other applicable laws.
Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers bound by confidentiality and POPIA-compliant agreements. We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside South Africa, we ensure appropriate safeguards compliant with POPIA cross-border transfer requirements and international standards.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal information under POPIA or applicable international laws. Contact us at info@novadataanalyics.co.za for requests.
Retention
Your data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes collected or as required by law.
For academic support form submissions, personal information and questions are kept securely for a maximum of 2 months to allow for follow-up assistance if required. After this period, all personal information is permanently deleted.
Confidentiality
All questions and personal details submitted to Nova Data Analytics are treated as confidential. We do not disclose, share, or publish your questions or information without your explicit consent, except where required by law. Access to this information is restricted to authorised team members only, and all third-party service providers we use are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Changes
This policy may be updated periodically; changes will be posted here with the last updated date.
1. Privacy Policy
Terms of Service for Nova Data Analytics
By accessing or using the Nova Data Analytics blog and landing page (“Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service, governed primarily by South African law where applicable.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Site lawfully and responsibly. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:
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Posting or transmitting unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
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Attempting to disrupt the Site’s operation or interfere with other users’ access.
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Using the Site for spamming, phishing, or distributing malware.
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Violating intellectual property rights.
Commenting and User-Generated Content
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Comments and user submissions must be respectful and relevant to the content.
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Avoid posting spam, advertising, offensive, or inflammatory remarks.
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Nova Data Analytics reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comments or content that violate these rules or are deemed inappropriate without prior notice.
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Users are solely responsible for content they submit and agree to grant Nova Data Analytics a non-exclusive license to use such content.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and software, is protected under copyright and intellectual property laws and owned by Nova Data Analytics or its licensors. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Limitation of Liability
Nova Data Analytics is not responsible for any damages resulting from use of or reliance on content on this Site. Content is provided “as is” with no guarantees of completeness or accuracy.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
2. Terms of Service
The information on Nova Data Analytics is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness or reliability of any content.
No Professional Advice
The content is not intended to substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or other advice. Consult qualified professionals for such matters.
Earnings Disclaimer
Where applicable, any references to income, earnings, or financial results are illustrative only and do not guarantee similar outcomes. Earnings depend on individual circumstances and effort.
Fair Use and Copyright
Nova Data Analytics may use copyrighted content under the doctrine of fair use for educational, commentary, or criticism purposes. Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials is not permitted.
Affiliate and Sponsored Content
Where affiliate links or sponsored content appear, Nova Data Analytics discloses these relationships transparently. Such links do not increase costs and do not imply endorsement beyond our editorial standards.
Limitation of Liability
You agree that Nova Data Analytics shall not be liable for any damages arising from use or inability to use the Site or reliance on its content.
3. Disclaimer
Affiliate Disclosure for Nova Data Analytics
Nova Data Analytics participates in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to users.
We promote products and services we believe in to maintain transparency and comply with South African consumer protection laws as well as relevant international guidelines.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Sponsored Content Disclosure for Nova Data Analytics
From time to time, Nova Data Analytics publishes sponsored content or paid promotions in line with South African advertising standards and consumer protection laws.
Sponsored content is clearly identified to maintain transparency and user trust. We remain committed to unbiased content regardless of sponsorship.