{"id":3,"date":"2026-05-04T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdesignhub.co.za\/business-directory\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-05-04T08:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:17:11","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webdesignhub.co.za\/business-directory\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Web Design Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> 4 May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web Design Hub (a division of Rankify Pty Ltd) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our website and use our <strong>Business Directory<\/strong> services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Information We Collect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect information that you provide directly to us when you register for a business listing or contact us for web design services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity Data:<\/strong> Name, username, or business owner identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Data:<\/strong> Email address, telephone numbers, and physical business addresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Data:<\/strong> IP address, browser type, and location data via cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Business Data:<\/strong> Information provided for the purpose of public display in our directory (e.g., business descriptions, operating hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Purpose of Processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use your data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain and display your business listing in our directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide web design and SEO support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate updates regarding your account or our services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve website performance and user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. POPI Clause (South Africa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the <strong>Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)<\/strong>, Web Design Hub acknowledges its responsibility to process personal information lawfully and reasonably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent:<\/strong> By submitting your business details to our directory, you provide explicit consent for us to process and display this information publicly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimalism:<\/strong> We only collect data that is necessary for the functionality of the directory and our services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose Specification:<\/strong> Your data is collected solely for the purposes of business networking, SEO, and professional service delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Subject Rights:<\/strong> You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting our Information Officer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures (such as SSL encryption) to secure your data against unauthorized access or &#8220;scraping&#8221; by third parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Third-Party Sharing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell your personal data. However, data submitted to the <strong>Business Directory<\/strong> is intended for public consumption and will be visible to internet users and indexed by search engines like Google to improve your business visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the directory may not function properly as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Data Retention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will retain your information for as long as your business listing is active or as needed to provide you with services. If you wish to de-list your business, your data will be removed from our active database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Contact Our Information Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions regarding this policy or how we handle your data under POPIA, please contact us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> [Your Email Address] <strong>Address:<\/strong> Pretoria East, Gauteng \/ Ballito, KZN (Satellite)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Placement:<\/strong> Add this to a &#8220;Privacy Policy&#8221; page in your footer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Checkbox:<\/strong> On your directory submission form, add a mandatory checkbox: <em>&#8220;I agree to the Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of my data in accordance with the POPI Act.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update Details:<\/strong> Ensure the &#8220;Information Officer&#8221; contact details are your actual business contact points.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Design Hub Effective Date: 4 May 2026 1. 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