Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

POPIAReady ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website popiaready.co.za (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African legislation.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our document generator, you may provide:

  • Website name and URL
  • Business or company name
  • Contact email address
  • Region and applicable legal jurisdiction
  • Information about data you collect on your own website
  • Third-party services you use

Important: This information is processed in your browser and stored temporarily in your browser's session storage. We do not store this information on our servers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Generate legal documents based on your inputs
  • Process payments for document downloads
  • Improve and optimise our Service
  • Analyse usage patterns and trends
  • Communicate with you regarding your purchase

4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)

Under POPIA, we process your personal information based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent: You provide consent when you submit information through our forms
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfil our service agreement with you
  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services and ensure website security

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Payment processors: To process your transactions securely
  • Analytics providers: To understand how our Service is used
  • Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

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

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Information Officer

For any questions or requests regarding your personal information, contact our Information Officer:

Email: privacy@popiaready.co.za

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.