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Privacy Policy

What this website collects, how cookies work, and your rights.

Privacy Policy

This is a general template. Review it, edit it to match how your site works, and consider legal advice. South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) may apply to you.

What we collect

We do not ask visitors for ID numbers, PINs, OTPs or banking details. Our servers and tools may record technical information such as IP address, browser type and pages visited.

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and analytics to understand how the site is used. If we show advertising, advertisers may also use cookies. You can control cookies in your browser settings.

External links

We link to official and other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Emails you send us

If you email us, we use your details only to reply. Please do not send sensitive personal information.

Your rights

You may ask us what information we hold about you and ask us to correct or delete it. Use our contact page.

Need official help with your own application?

Use only the official SASSA portal, visit a SASSA office, or call the SASSA toll-free line on 0800 60 10 11. Always confirm contact details on sassa.gov.za. This website cannot see or change your application.