Privacy Policy

Introduction

SA ID Checker ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at www.saidchecker.co.za.

We are fully compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. Our service is designed with privacy as a core principle.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Company name (optional)
• Password (securely hashed)

Usage Information

We collect anonymized usage statistics to improve our service:

• Number of validations performed (count only, not the actual ID numbers)
• Features used
• General location (country level)
• Device type and browser information

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by LemonSqueezy, our payment provider. We do not store your credit card details. Please refer to LemonSqueezy's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle payment data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process your transactions
• Send you important service updates
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve and optimize our services
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
• Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication for all systems
• Data stored in secure, South African-hosted infrastructure where possible

Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Object: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@saidchecker.co.za

Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security of your session

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: