PRIVACY STATEMENT

This notice explains how I obtain, use and disclose your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

I am committed to protecting your privacy and to ensure that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently.

The information I collect

I collect and process your personal information only for the purposes delivering the service to you. For this purpose, I might collect contact details including (but not necessarily limited to) your name, mobile number and email address.

I collect information directly from you where you provide me with your personal details.

How I use your information

I will use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected and agreed with you. In addition, where necessary your information may be retained for legal purposes.

For example:

  • - To confirm and verify your identity or to verify that you are an authorised user for security purposes;
  • - For audit and record keeping purposes;
  • - In connection with legal proceedings.

Disclosure of information

I do not disclose your information to third parties, except when:

  • - I have a duty or a right to disclose in terms of law or industry codes;
  • - I believe it is necessary to protect my rights.

Information Security

I am legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information I hold and to stop unauthorised access and use of personal information. I will, on an ongoing basis, continue to review my security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information remains secure, including:

  • - Physical security;
  • - Computer and network security;
  • - Access to personal information;
  • - Secure communications;
  • - Security in contracting out activities or functions;
  • - Retention and disposal of information;
  • - Acceptable usage of personal information;
  • - Investigating and reacting to security incidents.

Your Rights: Access to information

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To do this, simply contact me via the Feedback page under Settings in the app and specify what information you require. I may need to further verify your identity before providing details of your personal information.

Correction of your information

You have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information. In most cases, you will be able to update your information through the app, but otherwise, I may need to verify your identity before making changes to personal information we may hold about you.

Definition of personal information

According to the Act, 'personal information' means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person.

How to contact me

If you have any queries about this notice; you need further information about my privacy practices; wish to withdraw consent; exercise preferences or access or correct your personal information, please contact me via the Feedback page under Settings in the app.