Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 June 2025
Last Updated: 2 June 2025

At HustleCheck.co.za, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you:

Submit a review
Add a listing (e.g. your business or hustle)
Contact us via forms
Sign up for updates (future feature)

This may include:

Your name or business name
Email address
City or location
Business description
Images or other media you upload

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Publish listings and reviews you submit
Improve our platform and user experience
Communicate with you (if necessary)
Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse

We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party advertisers.

3. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

Track basic website usage (analytics)
Improve site performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including SSL encryption and secure hosting environments.

5. Your Rights (POPIA Compliance)

Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

Access or request a copy of your data
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Object to the processing of your data

To request any of the above, please email us at [your support email].

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g. analytics, hosting) that also comply with data protection regulations.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Info@hustlecheck.co.za