Effective Date: 27 June 2025
Website: massageaddicts-sa.com
Contact Email: massageaddictssa@gmail.com
MassageAddicts-SA (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, interact with our platform, or list your business on massageaddicts-sa.com.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information when voluntarily provided by you:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name
- Location/address
- Massage service details (hours, pricing, services offered)
- Customer reviews and ratings
This applies when you:
- Create a listing as a therapist, salon, or spa
- Contact us directly
- Subscribe to email updates or submit an enquiry
- Leave a review or rating
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain data through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Display business listings and contact details
- Facilitate connections between users and service providers
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor website performance and user experience
- Improve and personalize content and services
- Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help operate the site (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect legal rights
- Website users, if you are a business listing your services (e.g., name, contact details, service offerings)
We will never share your personal information beyond these purposes without your consent.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
- Access controls and administrative safeguards
- Regular updates to our systems
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Your Rights (POPIA & GDPR-Aligned)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your information (where legally permitted)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise these rights, contact us at massageaddictssa@gmail.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Analyze website usage
- Store user preferences
- Enhance functionality and performance
You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
9. Business Listings and Public Information
When a therapist or business creates a listing, the information submitted (e.g., business name, services, hours, location, reviews) becomes publicly viewable. Please ensure that only business-relevant information is submitted, and do not include sensitive personal data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. Continued use of our website following changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: massageaddictssa@gmail.com
Website: https://massageaddicts-sa.com/
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws.