Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-05-20

Property Market SA (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
• Property Listings: Property location, images, price, and descriptions.
• User Credentials: If you register, we may store your login and authentication details securely.
• Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction with our site.
• Communication Data: Any messages sent via our platform or inquiries you submit.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To publish and manage your property listings.
• To communicate with you regarding your listings, inquiries, or support requests.
• To improve our website and user experience.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Third-party service providers that help us operate the website (e.g. payment gateways,estate agency services,conveyancers).
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
• Buyers or renters when you opt to publish a listing and make your contact details publicly visible.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you feel your rights have been violated.

6. Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

7. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Property Market SA Support Team
Email: support@propertymarketsa.co.za