Effective Date: 1 July 2025

Netsleek (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://www.netsleek.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and CCPA for users in California.

Who We Are

Netsleek is a global digital marketing agency headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and serving clients in the UK, Europe, and the Americas. Our website address is: https://www.netsleek.com.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

  • Identity Data: name, email address, company details.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and analytics data.

  • Usage Data: information about how you use our website and services.

  • Marketing Data: preferences regarding marketing communications.

  • Comments Data: when visitors leave comments, we collect data shown in the comments form, IP address, and browser user agent to prevent spam.

Comments

When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form along with your IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email (hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, track website analytics, and support marketing efforts.

  • Functional Cookies: store preferences and login sessions.

  • Analytics Cookies: help us understand user interactions (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Marketing Cookies: used for remarketing and targeted advertising.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For EU/UK visitors, we request consent via our cookie banner.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction if you are logged in to their platform.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties only when necessary:

  • Service Providers: hosting, analytics, marketing, and spam detection.

  • Legal Compliance: where required by law.

  • Third-party Integrations: e.g., CRM or payment processors under strict data processing agreements.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

International Data Transfers

As we operate in multiple regions, your data may be processed outside your home country, including transfers to the UK, EU, South Africa, and the United States.
We ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for cross-border transfers.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: retained indefinitely for spam prevention and moderation history.

  • User Accounts: personal data is stored as long as the account is active.

  • Analytics Data: retained in line with provider policies (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Business Communications: retained for as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law.

Your Rights

UK & EU Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Object to data processing.

  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of personal data collected about you.

  • Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data).

  • Exercise these rights without discrimination.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@netsleek.com

Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services and other security tools.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletters or marketing emails, you may opt-out at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal requirements or business practices. The updated version will always be available on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights, contact:
📧 info@netsleek.com
🌐 https://www.netsleek.com