Privacy Policy

Data Protection Act, 2017

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.co.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

Effective: 1 February 2025

Last Updated: 1 December 2025

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.

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