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Mzansi JELIE

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 March 2026

1. Introduction

Mzansi JELIE ("we", "us", "our") operates the website mzansijelie.co.za. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you register on our platform:

  • •First Name & Surname — to personalise your experience and communications
  • •Cell Phone Number — to send you WhatsApp opportunity alerts (with your consent)
  • •Email Address — to send you weekly opportunity digests and important notifications
  • •Province & Category Preferences — to filter relevant opportunities for you
  • •Device & Session Data — for security and platform improvement (IP address, browser type)

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect your personal information for the following specific purposes:

  • • To provide you with access to transport & logistics opportunity listings
  • • To send weekly WhatsApp and email notifications about new opportunities matching your preferences
  • • To personalise your experience on the platform
  • • To comply with legal obligations
  • • To improve our platform and services
  • • To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights:

Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information from our systems
Right to Object
Object to the processing of your personal information
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw your consent to receive communications at any time
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • • With service providers who assist us in operating the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • • When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
  • • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Mzansi JELIE, our users, or the public

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All data is stored on secure servers with encryption at rest and in transit. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.

8. WhatsApp Communications

By providing your cell phone number and opting in to WhatsApp notifications, you consent to receiving weekly opportunity alerts via WhatsApp. You may unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any WhatsApp message or by contacting us directly. We will process your opt-out request within 24 hours.

9. Contact the Information Officer

To exercise any of your rights or for any privacy-related queries, contact our Information Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Website: mzansijelie.co.za

Information Regulator SA: inforegulator.org.za

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or via a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.