Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Welcome to Sassa.org.za, the online platform dedicated to providing a streamlined and secure way for users to check their SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) status. At Sassa.org.za, we understand the importance of protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data, ensuring a transparent and trustworthy experience for all our users.

Information We Collect

When you use Sassa.org.za, we may collect certain information to enhance your experience and provide you with relevant services. This information includes, but is not limited to:

  • Personal Identification Information: When you access our website, we may collect personal identification information, sassa id number and phone number entered while applying for SASSA SRD, to facilitate the SASSA status check process.
  • Usage Information: We may gather non-personal information about how you use our website. This includes your device type, browser information, IP address, and usage patterns. This data helps us improve our services and optimize your experience.

Use of Information

We use the collected information to offer a seamless and efficient service to all our users. The primary purposes include:

  • SASSA Status Check: Your personal identification information (sassa id number and associated phone number) is used to verify your identity and provide you with accurate SASSA status updates.
  • Website Improvement: Usage information helps us understand how users interact with our website. This knowledge enables us to enhance the website’s functionality and user experience.

Sharing of Information

Protecting your privacy is our priority. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under certain circumstances:

  • Legal Obligations: We may share your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes.
  • Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website and providing services. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed access to the information necessary to perform their tasks.

Rest assured, your information is shared responsibly, with measures in place to safeguard your privacy.

Security of Information

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your SASSA ID and phone number associated are sensitive information, so, we recommend to not share these with any other person or online. While we implement various security measures, it’s important to remember that no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

Rights Over Your Data

At Sassa.org.za, we respect your rights over your personal data. You have the following rights in relation to the information we collect:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you. This allows you to review the data we have and verify its accuracy.
  • Correction: If you believe that the information we have is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections or updates.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information from our records. Please note that there might be legal obligations that prevent us from immediately deleting certain data.
  • Withdraw Consent: If you previously provided consent for us to collect and process your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required by applicable law.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may contain embedded content, such as videos, images, and articles, from other websites. This embedded content behaves as if you were visiting the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

Please be aware that we do not have control over the data collection practices of these external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these websites to understand how they handle your personal information.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit websites. They help us improve your user experience and provide you with personalized services. We use cookies to:

  • Remember Preferences: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language settings and display preferences.
  • Analyze Usage: We use cookies to collect information about how you use our website, allowing us to improve its performance and functionality.
  • Provide Relevant Content: Cookies enable us to offer you content that is tailored to your interests and needs.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

Opt-out

If you prefer not to receive marketing communications from us, you have the option to opt-out. You can unsubscribe from our email communications by following the instructions provided in the emails you receive from us. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, you may still receive important administrative messages related to your account or transactions.

Comments

We value your engagement and feedback on Sassa.org.za. Our website may allow you to leave comments on articles, posts, or other content. Please be aware that any information you provide in your comments becomes publicly visible. Exercise caution and avoid sharing sensitive personal information in your comments.

We reserve the right to moderate and remove comments that violate our terms of use or contain inappropriate content. However, we are not responsible for the content of user-generated comments.

Google Analytics

Sassa.org.za uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.

Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Google Adsense

Sassa.org.za may use Google AdSense, a program that allows third-party advertisers to display targeted advertisements on our website. Advertisers may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet.

These cookies enable ad networks to deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of interest to you. This process helps us provide relevant content and support our website’s operations. Please note that we do not have control over the cookies used by advertisers.

For more information about how Google uses data from Google Analytics and AdSense, as well as how you can control the information sent to Google, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Ad Settings.

We hope this Privacy Policy clarifies how we handle your information on Sassa.org.za. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for choosing Sassa.org.za for your SASSA status checks.