Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Overview

This privacy policy explains how buybitcoinsouthafrica.org ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referral source, browser type, and device information. Collected via privacy-friendly analytics.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for website functionality. Third-party cookies may be set by analytics or advertising partners.

We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment details unless you voluntarily provide them.

3. Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party cryptocurrency exchanges and services. When you click these links, the third-party platform may collect information about you according to their own privacy policy. We receive referral commissions but do not have access to your personal data on those platforms.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

  • Cloudflare: Hosting and CDN. May collect IP addresses for security purposes.
  • Google Fonts: Font delivery. Google may collect usage data.
  • Unsplash: Image hosting. Subject to Unsplash's terms of service.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

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

  • Access any personal information we hold about you
  • 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

6. Data Security

This website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, which provides enterprise-grade security including DDoS protection, SSL/TLS encryption, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). As a static website, we do not store user data on our servers.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

For privacy-related queries, please contact us at: info [at] buybitcoinsouthafrica.org