Last Updated: September 2026
Money Finance ZAR is committed to protecting the personal information of our readers, subscribers, and partners. This Data Protection statement outlines the principles and practices we follow to safeguard the data entrusted to us, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
1. Our Commitment
We treat data protection as a core responsibility, not an afterthought. Any personal information we collect is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and is used only for the purposes for which it was collected.
2. Principles We Follow
- Lawfulness and Purpose — We collect personal information only for specific, clearly defined purposes, such as newsletter delivery, responding to inquiries, or improving our website.
- Data Minimization — We collect only the information necessary to fulfil the purpose at hand, and no more.
- Accuracy — We take reasonable steps to keep the personal information we hold accurate and up to date.
- Storage Limitation — We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law.
- Security Safeguards — We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
- Accountability — We take responsibility for the personal information in our care and are committed to addressing any concerns raised by our readers.
3. How We Protect Your Data
- Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their role
- We use secure systems and reputable third-party providers for hosting, email delivery, and analytics
- We regularly review our data handling practices to align with evolving legal and security standards
- Where we work with third-party service providers, we expect them to maintain comparable standards of data protection
4. Your Role in Data Protection
We encourage readers and subscribers to:
- Use strong, unique passwords if creating an account on our site
- Be cautious when sharing personal information through public channels, including comment sections
- Contact us promptly if you believe your data has been mishandled or compromised
5. Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will assess the incident promptly, take steps to contain and remedy it, and notify affected individuals and the relevant regulatory authority (the Information Regulator of South Africa) where required by law.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal information is collected and used
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction, deletion, or destruction of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information on reasonable grounds
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your data has been mishandled
7. Contact Us
For any questions about how we protect your data, or to exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us at:
Email: info@moneyfinance.co.za
Location: George, Western Cape, South Africa