Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SASSA Status Check ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our SASSA status checking service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Personal Information

When you use our status checking service, we may collect:

• South African ID number
• Cellphone number
• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Search queries and status check requests
• Technical information about your device and connection

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide SASSA status checking services
• To verify your identity for security purposes
• To improve our service and user experience
• To communicate with you about service updates
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and ensure service security

Data Storage

We do not permanently store your personal information on our servers. Information entered for status checks is processed in real-time and not retained after the session ends.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Monitoring for unauthorized access

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With your explicit consent
• To trusted service providers who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Under South African data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: