QIQ is operated as a sole proprietorship by an individual based in Pringle Bay, South Africa. QIQ operates the website qiq.co.za and provides AI visibility and identity services including the AI Visibility Check, AI Visibility Report, Signal Atlas, Signal Atlas Pro, and Latent Stewardship.
For the purposes of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), QIQ is the responsible party in respect of personal information collected through this website and its services.
For clients in the European Union, QIQ acts as a data controller as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Where QIQ processes personal data of EU residents, it does so in accordance with the applicable requirements of that regulation.
We collect personal information only when it is necessary for the delivery of our services or the operation of our website. The categories of information we may collect include:
We do not collect special categories of personal information (such as health data, political opinions, or biometric data) and we have no interest in doing so.
Certain QIQ services — specifically the AI Visibility Report, Signal Atlas, and Signal Atlas Pro — involve the collection and analysis of information about a named individual or brand (the "subject") from publicly available sources, including AI platforms and the wider web.
Where the person commissioning a service is themselves the subject, this clause applies to their own information. Where a communications professional or other party commissions a service on behalf of a third-party subject, the commissioning party warrants that they have the subject's knowledge and authority to do so. This is a condition of service — see our Terms of Use.
Information collected about the subject in the course of this work includes:
All such information is collected from publicly available sources. It is used solely to produce the service deliverable and is retained in accordance with section 6 of this policy. It is not shared with third parties beyond what is necessary to deliver the service.
Subjects of a Report or Signal Atlas engagement who wish to access, correct, or request deletion of information held about them may contact us at hello@qiq.co.za.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. We do not use your information to build advertising profiles or sell to third parties.
Under POPIA, we process personal information on the basis that it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, that we have a legitimate interest in doing so, or that you have given your consent.
For clients in the European Union, the legal bases under GDPR are as follows:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Any third parties with whom we share personal information are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law.
We retain personal information for as long as is necessary to deliver the services you have requested and to comply with our legal obligations. In practice:
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at hello@qiq.co.za. We will action such requests within 30 days unless we are required by law to retain the information.
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
If you are an EU resident, you have the additional rights under GDPR to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@qiq.co.za. We will respond within 30 days.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support its operation and to understand how visitors use the site. The types of cookies we use include:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
QIQ is based in South Africa. If you access our services from outside South Africa, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in South Africa.
Where we use third-party service providers based outside South Africa — including email and payment processors — your information may be transferred to those jurisdictions. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards consistent with POPIA and, where applicable, GDPR.
For EU residents: where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where available.
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at hello@qiq.co.za and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after any such change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If you have concerns about any changes, contact us at hello@qiq.co.za.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact us using the details below. We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.
QIQ (sole proprietor)
House Hygge, Pringle Bay
Western Cape, South Africa
Email: hello@qiq.co.za
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
inforegulator.org.za
EU residents may also contact their national supervisory authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.
QIQ is operated as a sole proprietorship by an individual based in Pringle Bay, South Africa. QIQ operates the website qiq.co.za and provides AI visibility and identity services including the AI Visibility Check, AI Visibility Report, Signal Atlas, Signal Atlas Pro, and Latent Stewardship.
For the purposes of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), QIQ is the responsible party in respect of personal information collected through this website and its services.
For clients in the European Union, QIQ acts as a data controller as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Where QIQ processes personal data of EU residents, it does so in accordance with the applicable requirements of that regulation.
We collect personal information only when it is necessary for the delivery of our services or the operation of our website. The categories of information we may collect include:
We do not collect special categories of personal information (such as health data, political opinions, or biometric data) and we have no interest in doing so.
Certain QIQ services — specifically the AI Visibility Report, Signal Atlas, and Signal Atlas Pro — involve the collection and analysis of information about a named individual or brand (the "subject") from publicly available sources, including AI platforms and the wider web.
Where the person commissioning a service is themselves the subject, this clause applies to their own information. Where a communications professional or other party commissions a service on behalf of a third-party subject, the commissioning party warrants that they have the subject's knowledge and authority to do so. This is a condition of service — see our Terms of Use.
Information collected about the subject in the course of this work includes:
All such information is collected from publicly available sources. It is used solely to produce the service deliverable and is retained in accordance with section 6 of this policy. It is not shared with third parties beyond what is necessary to deliver the service.
Subjects of a Report or Signal Atlas engagement who wish to access, correct, or request deletion of information held about them may contact us at hello@qiq.co.za.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. We do not use your information to build advertising profiles or sell to third parties.
Under POPIA, we process personal information on the basis that it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, that we have a legitimate interest in doing so, or that you have given your consent.
For clients in the European Union, the legal bases under GDPR are as follows:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Any third parties with whom we share personal information are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law.
We retain personal information for as long as is necessary to deliver the services you have requested and to comply with our legal obligations. In practice:
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at hello@qiq.co.za. We will action such requests within 30 days unless we are required by law to retain the information.
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
If you are an EU resident, you have the additional rights under GDPR to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@qiq.co.za. We will respond within 30 days.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support its operation and to understand how visitors use the site. The types of cookies we use include:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
QIQ is based in South Africa. If you access our services from outside South Africa, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in South Africa.
Where we use third-party service providers based outside South Africa — including email and payment processors — your information may be transferred to those jurisdictions. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards consistent with POPIA and, where applicable, GDPR.
For EU residents: where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where available.
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at hello@qiq.co.za and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after any such change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If you have concerns about any changes, contact us at hello@qiq.co.za.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact us using the details below. We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.
QIQ (sole proprietor)
House Hygge, Pringle Bay
Western Cape, South Africa
Email: hello@qiq.co.za
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
inforegulator.org.za
EU residents may also contact their national supervisory authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.