Privacy Policy

Here's a comprehensive **Privacy Policy** for your website **Whablah**, aligned with **South African digital privacy regulations**, particularly the **Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)**: --- **Privacy Policy** **Effective Date: \[Insert Date]** Welcome to **Whablah** (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the **Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA)** and other applicable South African laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website located at [www.whablah.com](http://www.whablah.com) (the “Website”). --- ## 1. **Information We Collect** We may collect the following types of personal information: ### a. **Information You Provide to Us** * Name * Email address * Contact number * Username or login credentials * Any content or messages submitted via forms or communications with us ### b. **Automatically Collected Information** * IP address * Browser type and version * Operating system * Device type * Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent) ### c. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies** We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and provide tailored content. --- ## 2. **Purpose of Collection** We collect personal information for the following purposes: * To provide and maintain our services * To communicate with users * To improve our Website and offerings * To comply with legal obligations * To detect and prevent fraud or misuse --- ## 3. **Legal Basis for Processing** Under POPIA, we process personal information based on one or more of the following: * Your consent * Legal obligations * Performance of a contract * Legitimate interest --- ## 4. **Disclosure of Personal Information** We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with: * Service providers under confidentiality agreements * Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law * Affiliates or successors in the event of a business transaction --- ## 5. **Your Rights Under POPIA** You have the right to: * Access your personal information * Correct or update your information * Object to processing * Withdraw consent (where applicable) * Lodge a complaint with the **Information Regulator** ([https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/](https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/)) --- ## 6. **Data Retention** We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law. --- ## 7. **Security of Your Information** We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. --- ## 8. **Cross-Border Transfers** Where applicable, we ensure that personal data transferred outside South Africa is protected in accordance with POPIA standards. --- ## 9. **Third-Party Links** Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately. --- ## 10. **Changes to This Policy** We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Website or contacting you directly. --- ## 11. **Contact Us** If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us at: **Email:** [privacy@whablah.com](mailto:privacy@whablah.com) **Phone:** +27 \[790390517] **Postal Address:** \[1 Botha Rd, Midros, 5900], South Africa --- Would you like a **Terms of Service** document to complement this privacy policy or a **cookie notice** tailored for South African compliance?