Privacy Policy
POPIA-compliant — last updated [PLACEHOLDER: date policy was last updated].
Introduction
Build Websites (registered as [PLACEHOLDER: registered business/company name, if different from "Build Websites"]; "we", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This policy explains what information we collect, why, and how it's handled.
What we collect
When you use our contact or Get Started forms, we collect the information you provide directly: your name, business name, email address, phone number, and any details you share about your project. We do not collect payment card details through this website.
Why we collect it
We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry, prepare a website for you, and communicate about your project. We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
How it's stored
Form submissions are processed via Formspree, a third-party form-handling service, and may also be sent directly to our email or WhatsApp. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to keep this information secure.
Cookies and analytics
This site may use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may use cookies to collect anonymised usage data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Your rights under POPIA
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by us. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Information Officer
[PLACEHOLDER: name and contact details of the Information Officer required under POPIA]
Changes to this policy
This policy was last updated on [PLACEHOLDER: date policy was last updated]. We may update it from time to time; changes will be posted on this page.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your personal information? Email us at hello@buildwebsites.co.za.