Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 2026
1. Introduction
BayBiz ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users and business partners. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
2. Information We Collect
- Business Owners: When you list your business, we collect information such as your name, business name, phone number, email address, physical address, and website URL.
- Website Visitors: We may collect non-identifiable information, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to improve our website’s performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To publish and maintain your business listing in our directory.
- To communicate with you regarding your listing, payments, or updates.
- To promote local businesses to the residents of Cape Town and surrounds.
- To facilitate our charitable contributions to Miracle Kidz and False Bay Rugby Club.
4. Consent to Public Disclosure
By submitting a listing to BayBiz, you explicitly consent to the public display of the business contact information provided. This information is made available so that residents and potential customers can contact you directly.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information against loss, damage, or unauthorized access. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Sharing of Information
- No Selling of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting companies) who assist us in operating our website, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
7. Your Rights (Your Choice)
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or update of your information.
- Request the deletion of your business listing and associated data at any time.
- Object to the processing of your personal information.
8. Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance the user experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, please contact our Information Officer at:
Email: info@baybiz.co.za
Address: Cape Town, South Africa