Ubuntu BizFind Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

At Ubuntu BizFind, operated by Umoya Technologies, located at 45 Jan Smuts Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. We collect this information when you register for an account, submit a business listing, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Business Information: If you are listing a business, we collect information about your business, such as the business name, address, contact details, description, categories, and operating hours.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including the pages you visit, the searches you conduct, the links you click, and the time you spend on our site. This data helps us improve our services and provide a better user experience.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our website, including the device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Refer to our Cookies Policy for more detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our website and services. This includes personalizing your experience, providing customer support, and developing new features.
• Business Listings: Business information is used to create and maintain business listings on our directory, enabling users to find and contact businesses in South Africa.
• Communication: We use your contact information to communicate with you, including sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
• Analytics: We use usage data and device information to analyze trends, track user behavior, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Data Storage

Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in Johannesburg, South Africa. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits. We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and marketing agencies. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you. In such cases, we will obtain your consent before sharing your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@umoyatech.co.za or call us at 011-555-9876.

6. Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement various technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption to protect your personal information both in transit and at rest.
• Firewalls: We use firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in our systems.
• Employee Training: We provide regular training to our employees on data privacy and security best practices.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Umoya Technologies
45 Jan Smuts Avenue
Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196
South Africa
Email: privacy@umoyatech.co.za
Phone: 011-555-9876

Data Protection Officer: Sipho Dlamini