Privacy Policy / POPIA

This Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of personal information by Moms Biz Network (“we”, “us”, “our”) in connection with our website momsbiznetwork.co.za. We are registered in South Africa and abide by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant data protection laws.

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information and ensures that you are informed about your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information, including but not limited to:

  • Personal and Business Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other identifying information you provide to us directly or indirectly.
  • Marketplace Information: If you make a purchase on our marketplace, we collect necessary details to process your transactions.
  • Website Usage Information: We may track how you interact with our website using analytics tools, cookies, and other technologies.
  • Financial Information: Our Site does not collect your credit card details directly. Payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor.

3. Use of Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services.
  • To verify your identity.
  • To communicate with you regarding your account or purchases.
  • To improve our website and services based on usage data.
  • For marketing purposes, if you have opted-in.

4. Data Retention

We maintain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it or as required by law. Generally, personal data related to transaction records will be retained for a minimum of six years.

5. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

6. Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as follows:

  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.
  • To service providers who assist us in our operations, such as payment processors, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • In cases of affiliate marketing, where we retain the rights to disclose your first name and affiliate URL to recognize outstanding performance.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of your information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent for processing your data at any time.

9. Security Measures

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will alert you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account or by placing a prominent notice on our Site.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Jo Swanepoel
jo@momsbiznetwork.co.za
3 VINEYARD COURT
BATIS STREET KLEIN NEDERBURG
CAPE TOWN
WESTERN CAPE

Please email tracy@momsbiz.co.za if you would like to see what information we hol