This Privacy Policy outlines how Money Savvy collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.moneysavvy.co.za and use our services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant data protection laws.
Money Savvy Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, make a purchase, or sign up for our newsletter. This may include:
- Identity Data: Name, surname, and title.
- Contact Data: Email address and phone number.
- Transaction Data: Details about products you have purchased from us.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies.
Payment Processing
All payments are processed through PayFast, a secure third-party payment gateway. Money Savvy does not store your credit card or banking details on our servers. Your payment information is encrypted and handled directly by PayFast in accordance with their own security standards and privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process transactions: To fulfil orders and manage your account.
- Marketing Communications: To send you updates, promotional materials, and information about new products or services via email. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
- Website Improvement: To monitor website traffic and improve our user interface.
- Sales Optimisation: To display relevant pop-ups and offers designed to enhance your shopping experience.
Third-Party Disclosure
We value your privacy. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside third parties for their marketing purposes. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (such as our hosting provider or payment processor), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Cookies and Pop-ups
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files transferred to your device that allow us to remember your preferences and recognise return visitors.
- We use cookies to understand site traffic and interaction.
- We use pop-ups to provide special offers and drive sales engagement.
- You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential.
Your Rights
Under South African law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information below:
Website: www.moneysavvy.co.za
Email: kathryn@moneysavvy.co.za
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