PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 2025

Mauritius Papers ("Mauritius 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 mauritiuspapers.mu.

We comply with the Mauritius Data Protection Act, 2017 and follow strict, modern global privacy and data-governance standards. For additional compliance and corporate governance, please visit:

https://policy.taptic.org

By using our website, you consent to all practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information through direct submissions, automated analytics tools, session logs, cookies, and third-party integrations.

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Enquiry or support messages
• Feedback submitted through forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We collect technical and behavioural data including:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Click and scroll interactions
• Referring URLs
• Region-level location data
• Advertising identifiers

1.3 Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies

We use:

• Essential cookies
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
• Behavioural tracking tools (Wix heatmaps, session logs)

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the Mauritius Papers platform
• Improve educational content and UX
• Enhance website functionality and performance
• Display personalised and contextual advertisements
• Analyse traffic, usage behaviour, and engagement
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Support ongoing R&D within Taptic (Pty) Ltd
• Fulfil obligations under Mauritius Data Protection Act, 2017

3. Data Selling & Licensing

Mauritius Papers may sell, license, trade, or commercially share specific categories of non-sensitive data, consistent with Taptic (Pty) Ltd's business model.

3.1 Data Eligible for Sale or Licensing

• Device metadata
• User behavioural patterns (clicks, downloads, browsing paths)
• Session analytics
• Advertising identifiers
• Aggregated or anonymised educational usage datasets
• Region-level demographic indicators

3.2 Data We Do NOT Sell

We do not sell:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Direct personal identifiers
• Messages submitted via contact forms
• Sensitive data as defined under Mauritius law

3.3 Purpose of Data Commercialisation

Revenue helps to:

• Provide free educational access
• Improve the Mauritius Papers platform
• Support research, hosting, and infrastructure
• Develop future learning tools

3.4 Data Protection Safeguards

Before data is commercialised, we:

• Remove identifying information
• Aggregate or anonymise data where appropriate
• Impose strict contractual obligations on partners
• Follow Taptic's internal compliance standards

For governance details, visit: policy.taptic.org

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Mauritius Papers uses Google AdSense, which processes certain data to:

• Serve personalised or non-personalised ads
• Track ad performance
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

Google may collect:

• Cross-site browsing data
• Device and browser identifiers
• Ad interaction metrics

We comply with Google's Publisher Policies and Mauritius privacy obligations.

5. Data Sharing

We may share collected information with:

5.1 Taptic (Pty) Ltd Group

For infrastructure, analytics, system enhancement, and R&D.

5.2 Third-Party Service Providers

• Wix (hosting, analytics, infrastructure)
• Google (advertising and analytics)
• Email service providers
• Cybersecurity vendors
• Approved commercial data partners

5.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose personal information when required under Mauritius law or by regulatory authorities.

5.4 Business Transfers

If Mauritius Papers or Taptic undergo a merger, restructuring, or acquisition, user data may be transferred as an asset.

6. Data Security

We apply strong technical and organisational measures, such as:

• HTTPS encryption
• Firewalls and secure cloud environments
• Access-controlled data systems
• Ongoing monitoring
• Built-in Wix security protections

No system is entirely immune from risk, but we implement industry-standard safeguards.

7. Your Rights Under the Mauritius Data Protection Act, 2017

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or updates
• Request erasure where legally applicable
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Restrict specific types of processing
• Object to direct marketing
• File complaints with the Data Protection Office of Mauritius

Submit requests to: contact@mauritiuspapers.co.mu

8. Data Retention

We store data only for as long as necessary for:

• Providing services
• Legal compliance
• Security and audit requirements
• Analytics and operational purposes

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

9. Educational Resources & Past Papers

Mauritius Papers provides:

• Past exam papers
• Model papers
• Study materials

These resources are for educational use only and may not always be fully accurate.

Downloading resources does not require personal data.

10. Copyright & Ownership

Not all hosted materials are owned by Mauritius Papers. Some are sourced from:

• Public educational archives
• Contributors and educators
• Publicly available resources

We follow Mauritius copyright laws and respond quickly to takedown requests.

11. Branding & Intellectual Property

"Mauritius Papers" and its branding belong to Taptic (Pty) Ltd. Unauthorized use of our name, logo, or designs may result in legal action.

12. Hosting & Infrastructure

Mauritius Papers is hosted on Wix, which processes certain types of data.

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

13. Internet & Data Usage

Your ISP may collect:

• Browsing behaviour
• Data usage info
• Network metadata

We are not responsible for ISP-level tracking or data charges.

14. Consent

By using Mauritius Papers, you consent to:

• Data collection and processing
• Data selling/licensing of eligible categories
• Cookies and advertising technologies
• Processing by Taptic (Pty) Ltd and authorised partners

If you disagree, discontinue use of the website.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date.

Continued use after updates signifies acceptance of revised terms.

16. Contact Us

Email: contact@mauritiuspapers.co.mu

Legal: legal@mauritiuspapers.co.mu

Security Issues: Report vulnerabilities or access the full security policy at https://security.mauritiuspapers.co.mu or email security@mauritiuspapers.co.mu.

Security Contact: https://security.mauritiuspapers.co.mu | security@mauritiuspapers.co.mu

We respond to privacy and data enquiries as promptly as possible.

Thank you for using Mauritius Papers — part of the Taptic (Pty) Ltd network supporting education across Africa.