Privacy Policy
We believe in transparency. This document explains exactly how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Introduction
Welcome to SarsTax.co.za ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
Crucial Notice Regarding Tax Calculators
SarsTax.co.za provides various free tax calculators and tools. We do NOT store, transmit, or retain any financial or personal data you enter into these calculators. All calculations are performed instantly in your browser, and the data is discarded as soon as you leave or refresh the page. We have no access to your salary information, tax numbers, or financial status.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit, use, or navigate the Website, we automatically collect certain information. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:
- Device and Usage Information: Your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, and location.
- Analytics Data: Information about how and when you use our Website to help us understand traffic patterns and improve our content.
3. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us, or when you contact us. This may include your Name, Email Address, and Message Content when using our contact forms.
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations.
- To respond to inquiries: We use your information to reply to your questions and solve any potential issues you might have with the use of our Services.
- To deliver services: We may use your information to provide you with the requested service and ensure optimal performance.
5. Your Privacy Rights (POPIA)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have significant rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know: Request to know what information we hold about you.
- Right to Amend: Request updates, corrections, or deletion of your data.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information.
6. Cookies & Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. You can learn more about how we use them and how to refuse them in our Cookie Policy.