Privacy Policy for Uni-Diaries

Effective Date: 25 December 2025

At Uni-Diaries (accessible at https://uni-diaries.co.za), the privacy of my visitors is extremely important to me. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by Uni-Diaries and how I use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about my Privacy Policy, please contact me via the Contact page.

1. Information I Collect

Uni-Diaries may collect personal information in the following ways:

When users voluntarily provide information through contact forms or email
When users interact with the website (log files, cookies, analytics)
When users click on affiliate links or advertisements

The personal information I may collect includes:

Name
Email address
Message content (when contacting me)
IP address
Browser type and device information

I do not require users to create accounts or submit sensitive personal data to access our content.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect in the following ways:

To operate and maintain the website
To improve user experience and content quality
To respond to inquiries and messages
To analyze website traffic and performance
To display relevant advertisements
To track affiliate link performance

I do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Uni-Diaries uses cookies to:

Store visitor preferences
Understand how visitors interact with the site
Serve relevant advertisements

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.

More detailed information about cookie management can be found on your browser’s official website.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

Uni-Diaries uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service.

Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visit to this and other websites.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Advertising partners may collect IP addresses, browser types, and interaction data automatically when ads are displayed.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Uni-Diaries participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means:

Some links on the site may be affiliate links
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, Uni-Diaries may earn a commission at no extra cost to you

Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products, services, or platforms we believe may be useful to students and readers.

6. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Uni-Diaries’ Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites.

I advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of third-party ad servers or websites for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.

7. Data Protection & POPIA Compliance (South Africa)

Uni-Diaries complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information and ensure it is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely.

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent where applicable

8. Children’s Information

Uni-Diaries does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that your child has provided personal information on this website, please contact me immediately and I will promptly remove such information.