Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect basic technical and analytics data, such as page views, referring pages, approximate device type, browser type, interaction events, and performance information. This helps us understand which pages are useful and where the site needs improvement.

If you contact us, we process the information you provide (such as name, email address, and message) only for support, correction handling, or follow-up.

If DataCost later offers email, WhatsApp, or push alerts, we will process the contact details you submit for that alert service and allow opt-out where required.

Cookies and Measurement

We use measurement tools to improve content quality and site usability. These tools may place cookies or similar technologies in your browser.

DataCost may display advertising. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and show more relevant ads, subject to their own policies and browser controls.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings, though some site functions may be affected.

How We Use Data

• To maintain and improve comparison content.
• To respond to support and correction requests.
• To monitor site performance and security.
• To operate advertising, analytics, alerts, and site communication features.
• To prevent abuse, diagnose technical problems, and understand which guides need improvement.

Third-Party Services

We may use service providers for analytics, advertising, hosting, email delivery, push notifications, and anti-abuse protection. These providers may process limited technical or contact data needed to provide those services.

External operator or retailer links are controlled by those third parties. Their privacy policies apply once you leave DataCost.

Alerts, Forms, and Contact Requests

If you submit an email address, first name, browser-alert permission, or telecom preference through an alerts feature, we use that information to provide or test the requested alert experience and related site communication.

If a feature is only a waitlist or planned feature, the page should say so clearly. Users should not be misled into thinking a private account service or operator action has been completed by DataCost.

Retention and Deletion

We keep contact and correction messages only for as long as needed to respond, verify an issue, maintain records of editorial changes, or meet legal and operational requirements.

To ask about personal information you submitted to DataCost, use the contact page and include enough detail for us to identify the request.

South African Privacy Context

DataCost aims to handle personal information in line with applicable South African privacy principles, including POPIA.

For privacy questions or requests related to your submitted information, contact us via the Contact page.