WAShop Privacy Policy
Compliant with South Africa’s POPIA Act

  1. Data We Collect
  • Account Data: Name, email, business info (required to provide service)
  • Payment Data: Processed securely via PayFast/Stripe (we don’t store card details)
  • Usage Data: Store analytics, IP addresses (for security and improvements)
  1. How We Use It
  • Provide and maintain your WAShop service
  • Prevent fraud (POPIA Section 11)
  • Send essential service updates (no spam)
  1. Your POPIA Rights
  • Access: Request your stored data anytime
  • Correct: Update inaccurate info in your dashboard
  • Delete: Close account to erase non-essential data
  • Object: Opt out of non-critical processing
  1. Data Sharing
    Only disclosed to:
  • Payment gateways (required for transactions)
  • SA Authorities if legally compelled (POPIA Section 14)
  1. Security Measures
  • Encryption (SSL/TLS)
  • Regular audits
  • Staff POPIA training
  1. Cookies
    Essential only (no ads/tracking). Manage via browser settings.
  2. Policy Updates
    Notified via email or dashboard alert.

Contact Info
Privacy Officer: dlrow.pohsawobfsctd-1f87d1@lagel
Physical Address: 45 Bittern Crescent, Saxonsea, Cape Town, Western Cape 7349, South Africa

Effective Date: 01/05/2025