Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 November 2025

1) Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how DiscountFinder.co.za (the “Service”) collects and uses information when you visit the website, create an account, post listings, or interact with features like likes and comments. Where applicable, we align with South Africa’s POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and comparable international standards.

2) Data We Collect
  • Account & Profile: name, email, password (hashed), preferences, saved items.
  • Content: listings you submit, comments, likes, messages, and related metadata.
  • Usage & Device: IP address, approximate location, browser/device type, pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamps.
  • Cookies & Identifiers: session cookies, analytics/ad identifiers, theme/like settings.
  • Support: information you provide when contacting us.
3) How We Use Data
  • Operate and improve the Service, including search, ranking, and anti‑abuse.
  • Personalise results (e.g., location hints) and remember settings (e.g., theme, likes).
  • Provide community features (post listings, like counts, comments).
  • Measure performance and fix issues (analytics, diagnostics).
  • Communicate with you (service notices, account support).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

Depending on your location, our data processing relies on one or more of: (i) consent, (ii) contract necessity (to provide the Service you request), and (iii) legitimate interests (e.g., security, analytics, service improvements), balanced against your rights.

5) Sharing & Disclosures
  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, content delivery, and customer support.
  • Advertising & affiliates: ad networks and partners as needed to show ads or track commissions (see Advertising).
  • Legal: to comply with law, protect rights, or respond to lawful requests.
  • Business transfers: as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
6) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and local storage to keep you logged in, remember preferences, measure usage, and deliver ads. You can control cookies in your browser. Some features may not function without certain cookies.

  • Essential: authentication, security, preferences (e.g., theme).
  • Analytics: aggregated usage metrics and performance.
  • Advertising: personalisation, frequency capping, and measurement.
7) Advertising & Affiliates

We may display Google AdSense or similar ads. These providers may use cookies or device identifiers to personalise and measure ads. We may also include affiliate links and earn commission if you purchase through them. Sponsored content is labelled where feasible. For AdSense choices, see Google’s Ad Settings and your device settings for ads personalisation.

8) Analytics

We may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics or privacy‑focused alternatives) to understand aggregate usage and improve the Service. These tools set cookies and collect usage data as described above.

9) International Transfers

Your information may be processed outside South Africa. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your data when transferred internationally.

10) Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, unless a longer period is required by law or to resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your account data (see Your Rights).

11) Your Choices & Rights
  • Access/Correct/Delete: request a copy, correction, or deletion of your information.
  • Consent: withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Objection/Restriction: object to or request restriction of certain processing.
  • Marketing: opt out of marketing emails at any time.

To exercise rights, contact us at hello@discountfinder.co.za. If you’re in South Africa and believe your rights under POPIA have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

12) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

13) Children

The Service is not intended for children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date above.

15) Contact

Email: hello@discountfinder.co.za • WhatsApp: +27 74 379 6476

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