Privacy Policy webshopdev

Review the Privacy Policy webshopdev South Africa, covering data collection, usage, and security practices in compliance with POPIA. Your privacy matters to us.

Effective Date: 15 August 2025

Last Updated: 15 August 2025

At Webshopdev South Africa (https://webshopdev.co.za), your privacy is important to us. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website or services.

1. Who We Are

We are Webshopdev South Africa, a web development company specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce websites. We collaborate closely with Smart-IT (https://smart-it.co.za), our trusted software partner.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website’s contact form. This may include:

Full name
Email address
Contact number (if provided)
Any other information you include in your message

We do not collect or process any unnecessary personal data, nor do we use tracking cookies for personal profiling.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively to:

Respond to your inquiries or requests
Provide more information about our web development services
Facilitate collaboration with our trusted partner, Smart-IT, when necessary

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. If we believe a third party (e.g., a hosting provider, SEO expert, or marketing consultant) may be able to assist you, we will only share your information after receiving your explicit consent.

4. Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared only with:

Webshopdev South Africa staff
Smart-IT, for purposes aligned with your request

No information will ever be shared externally without your clear and informed consent.

5. Data Security

We take all reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes secure hosting, encryption where applicable, and limited internal access.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw your consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
webshopdev@smart-it.co.za

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Smart-IT). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: Webshopdev South Africa Email: webshopdev@smart-it.co.za Website: https://webshopdev.co.za