This Privacy Policy explains how SASSA SRD Status Guide (sassa.scholarship.africa, “the Website”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit our Website. We are an independent information website and are not affiliated with SASSA or any government body.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not ask for, collect or store your ID number, SASSA application details, banking details, PIN or OTP. Please never share these with us. To check your SRD status or apply, use only the official website: srd.sassa.gov.za.
2. Information We May Collect
- Log and usage data: such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent and referring website, collected automatically when you visit.
- Information you send us: such as your name and email address if you contact us or post a comment.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see section 4 below.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain and improve the Website
- To understand which content is useful to visitors
- To respond to your messages and comments
- To protect the Website against spam, abuse and security threats
- To display advertising, where applicable
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our third-party partners may use cookies to remember your preferences (such as language), measure traffic and show relevant ads. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Website work.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics tools (for example Google Analytics) and advertising networks (for example Google AdSense). These providers may use cookies and collect data about your visits to this and other websites to provide measurement and personalised advertising. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies. You can learn how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and manage ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com.
6. External Links
Our Website contains links to other websites, including official government websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers who help us run the Website (such as hosting, analytics and advertising partners) or when required by law or to protect our rights.
8. Data Retention and Security
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure.
9. Your Rights (POPIA)
Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you may have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, and to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us using the details below. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at inforegulator.org.za.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us