PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 2025

Seychelles Papers ("Seychelles Papers", "we", "our", "us") is owned and operated by Taptic (Pty) Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, share, and sell personal and behavioural information when you access scpapers.sc.

We comply with the Seychelles Data Protection Act, 2023, and follow global privacy, cybersecurity, and data-governance standards. Additional corporate governance details are available at:

https://policy.taptic.org

By using this website, you consent to all practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information through voluntary submissions, automated analytics tools, cookies, session tracking, and third‑party integrations.

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Contact form messages
• Support or enquiry submissions

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect technical and behavioural data including:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed & duration
• Click behaviour and scroll depth
• Referring websites
• Region‑level geolocation data
• Advertising identifiers

1.3 Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies

We use:

• Essential cookies (required for functionality)
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
• Behavioural tracking tools (Wix heatmaps, session logs)

Disabling cookies may reduce website performance or block some features.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and maintain Seychelles Papers
• Improve overall user experience and site functionality
• Personalise and deliver advertising content
• Analyse usage behaviour and educational resource demand
• Mitigate fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
• Support research and platform development within Taptic (Pty) Ltd
• Fulfil statutory duties under the Seychelles Data Protection Act, 2023

3. Data Selling & Licensing

Seychelles Papers may sell, license, or commercially share certain categories of non‑sensitive data consistent with Taptic (Pty) Ltd's operational and research model.

3.1 Data Eligible for Sale or Licensing

• Device metadata
• Behavioural activity (clicks, downloads, navigation patterns)
• Advertising identifiers
• Session analytics
• Aggregated demographic insights (region, grade level)
• Anonymised educational data sets

3.2 Data We DO NOT Sell

We do not sell:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Direct personal identifiers
• Messages submitted by users
• Sensitive information regulated under Seychelles law

3.3 Purpose of Data Commercialisation

Revenue from commercial data usage supports:

• Free educational resource availability
• Hosting and infrastructure
• Platform development
• Research, analytics, and academic initiatives

3.4 Data Protection Safeguards

Prior to commercial use, we:

• Remove direct identifiers
• Aggregate or anonymise data where possible
• Apply strict partner contractual obligations
• Follow Taptic's internal data‑governance framework

More details: policy.taptic.org

4. Google AdSense & Third‑Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense, which processes data to:

• Deliver personalised or contextual ads
• Track impressions, engagement, and performance
• Prevent fraudulent or invalid ad activity

Google may collect:

• Cross‑site browsing behaviour
• Device and browser identifiers
• Ad interaction metrics

We comply with Google Publisher Policies and Seychelles regulatory expectations.

5. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

5.1 Taptic (Pty) Ltd Group

For analytics, infrastructure management, optimisation, and research.

5.2 Third‑Party Service Providers

• Wix (hosting, analytics, cloud infrastructure)
• Google (advertising and analytics)
• Email and cybersecurity vendors
• Approved commercial data partners

5.3 Legal Obligations

We may share information when required by Seychelles courts, regulators, or law enforcement.

5.4 Business Transfers

If Seychelles Papers or Taptic undergoes restructuring, acquisition, or merger, user information may transfer as a business asset.

6. Data Security

We employ modern security controls including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Firewall and cloud‑based protections
• Access‑controlled data systems
• Ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity
• Built‑in Wix cybersecurity mechanisms

No digital system is completely risk‑free, but we implement industry‑standard safeguards.

7. Your Rights Under the Seychelles Data Protection Act, 2023

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion/erasure where appropriate
• Object to certain forms of processing
• Withdraw consent
• Seek assistance or file complaints with the Seychelles Data Protection Commissioner

Submit enquiries to: contact@scpapers.sc

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

• Service delivery
• Legal compliance
• Security & fraud prevention
• Analytics and site optimisation

When no longer required, data is anonymised or securely deleted.

9. Educational Resources & Past Papers

Seychelles Papers provides:

• Past exam papers
• Study guides
• Sample papers

These materials are for educational use only and may not always be completely accurate.

We do not require personal information to download educational resources.

10. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Not all content hosted on Seychelles Papers is owned by us. Materials may originate from:

• Public educational repositories
• Contributors and educators
• Government or academic archives

We follow Seychelles copyright norms and honour takedown requests.

11. Branding & Intellectual Property

"Seychelles Papers" and its associated branding belong to Taptic (Pty) Ltd.

Unauthorised use of our branding, logo, or UI designs may result in legal action.

12. Hosting & Infrastructure

Seychelles Papers is hosted through Wix, which processes certain user data.

Wix Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Domain services via Domains.co.za:
https://www.domains.co.za/legal/privacy-policy

13. Internet & Data Usage

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may collect:

• Browsing history
• Data usage information
• Network metadata

We are not responsible for ISP‑level monitoring or charges.

14. Consent

By using Seychelles Papers, you consent to:

• Data collection and processing
• Data selling/licensing (non‑sensitive data categories)
• Cookies & advertising technologies
• Processing by Taptic (Pty) Ltd and authorised partners

If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be reflected through a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the site signifies acceptance of revised terms.

16. Contact Us

Email: contact@scpapers.sc

Legal: legal@scpapers.sc

Security: https://security.scpapers.sc | security@scpapers.sc