Privacy Policy

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U-Belong (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
  • Account Information: Login credentials, preferences, and purchase history
  • Device Information: Type, operating system, unique device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our services
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our offerings
  • Communicate with you (including customer service)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

4. Your Rights

Under POPIA, GDPR, and CCPA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability (GDPR)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights (CCPA)

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [your contact email].

5. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers under contract (e.g., payment processors)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Affiliates or business partners with appropriate safeguards

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside of South Africa, the EU, or California, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: work@u-belong.co.za