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Privacy Policy — SumZA

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

SumZA (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website sumza.co.za. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African legislation.

2. Information Controller

SumZA is the responsible party (as defined by POPIA) for the personal information processed through this website. Our contact details are:

  • Website: sumza.co.za
  • Email: hello@sumza.co.za

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Newsletter subscription: email address (optional)
  • Contact form: name and email address (if you choose to contact us)
  • Calculator inputs: numbers you enter into calculators are processed locally in your browser and are not stored on our servers

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, calculator usage patterns
  • Referral data: how you found our website
  • Approximate location: country and city-level (not precise geolocation)

3.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (session management, security)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics 4)
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our calculator services
  • To send newsletters (only if you opted in)
  • To respond to your enquiries
  • To analyse website usage and improve user experience
  • To display relevant advertisements
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)

POPIA requires a lawful basis for processing personal information. We rely on:

  • Consent: For newsletters, cookies, and advertising
  • Legitimate interest: For website analytics and improvement
  • Legal obligation: When required by South African law
  • Contract: To provide the calculator services you request

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information we hold
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to processing of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@sumza.co.za

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
  • Analytics data: aggregated after 26 months (per Google’s policy)
  • Calculator inputs: not stored — processed only in your browser

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls limiting who can access your data
  • Secure hosting with regular backups

10. Children’s Privacy

SumZA is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed on servers located outside South Africa (e.g., Google’s servers). We ensure that such transfers comply with POPIA’s requirements for cross-border transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Information Regulator

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the South African Information Regulator:

Questions about this policy? Contact us at hello@sumza.co.za