Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Platform collects, processes, and protects personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

2. Information We Collect

The Platform may collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• IP address
• Device information
• Reviews, comments, or other submitted content
• Usage and analytics information

3. How Information is Collected

Information may be collected when users:

• Register for an account
• Sign in through third-party authentication services
• Submit reviews or comments
• Contact the Platform
• Use the website

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal information may be used to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Publish user reviews
• Improve platform functionality
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Respond to user inquiries
• Maintain security of the Platform

5. Public Content

Reviews and comments submitted on the Platform may be publicly displayed. When content is displayed, the Platform may show the user's first name and last initial.

Users should avoid including personal or sensitive information in reviews.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Understand how users interact with the website
• Improve user experience

Users may disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services

The Platform may use third-party services including authentication providers (e.g., Google), analytics providers, and affiliate tracking platforms.

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary to provide services, maintain platform integrity, and comply with legal obligations.

10. User Rights

Users may request:

• Access to their personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of their account

Requests may be submitted through the Platform contact page.

11. POPIA Information Officer

In accordance with POPIA requirements, the Platform maintains responsibility for personal data protection. Users may contact the Platform regarding data protection concerns through the official contact channels provided on the website.

12. Affiliate Tracking

Some links on the Platform may contain tracking parameters that allow the Platform to receive referral commissions. These tracking mechanisms do not normally identify users personally.

13. Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly. Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact the Platform through the official contact page on the website.