Privacy Policy

Learn how we process and protect our users', visitors', and customers' data.

Last updated: 10 February, 2026

1. Introduction

The following Privacy Policy applies to 21websites.co.za (“we”, “us”, “our”) and sets out how this website is operated and how its services are provided. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect data from our users, visitors, and customers (“you”, “your”), as well as your rights regarding how your information is managed.

Contact E-mail: info@21websites.co.za


2. What data we collect

We collect personal information that you choose to provide to us when you contact us, request our services, or seek support. This information may be collected through various communication channels, including website forms, phone calls, emails, and messages sent via third-party platforms.


3. How and why we use the data

3.1 For service deliverability and account management

We use your personal information to provide our services, respond to enquiries from prospective customers, and manage existing customer accounts.


3.2 For communication purposes

We use your information to communicate with you regarding our services and, where you have given explicit consent, to send informational or promotional communications.


3.3 For analytical and improvement purposes

We may use personal information for internal analysis to improve our services and create aggregated statistical reports. In such cases, the data is anonymised and cannot be traced back to you.

If you choose to submit feedback or testimonials, you may decide whether your feedback is displayed anonymously or whether selected personal information is shown alongside it.

3.4 For legal and regulatory compliance

We may process personal information where required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations.


4. Cookies

Currently, our website uses absolutely no cookies.


5. How we store and protect data

We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information using standard industry practices. Wherever possible, we prefer handling information in hardcopy to minimize the amount of data stored online. Digital data is only used for communications purposes, such as forms and emails.

If you request that your information be updated or removed, we will update our offline records or destroy the data entirely. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and for internal statistical and promotional purposes.


6. Data sharing and disclosure

We do not trade or sell our website's users' or customers' personal data. Personal data may be disclosed to selected service providers only where this is required to operate our services, meet legal or regulatory requirements, or safeguard our legitimate interests. Any such service providers are legally required to handle personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.


7. Your rights

7.1 Your right to access and correct your information

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that any inaccurate or outdated information be corrected.


7.2 Your right to manage your data

You may request the deletion of your personal information or request that the processing of your data be restricted, where permitted by law.


7.3 Your right to change your consent

Where you have consented to receive marketing, promotional, or informational communications from us, you have the right to withdraw your consent and opt out of such communications at any time.


8. Marketing communications

8.1 How you consent and opt-in to on-going communications

When you become a customer, you may receive communications that are necessary for us to provide our services and conduct business with you.

We will only send marketing or promotional communications if you have given your explicit consent. This consent is provided when you choose to opt in through our website forms, newsletter sign-ups, or similar channels.

You are not required to use website forms to contact us. You may also contact us directly by email or phone if you prefer.


8.2 How you can withdraw consent and opt-out

You may withdraw your consent or opt out of marketing and promotional communications at any time. You can do this by:

  1. Using the unsubscribe or opt-out link included in our communications
  2. Emailing us and requesting that marketing communications stop
  3. Unfollowing or muting us on social media platforms
  4. Requesting verbally during a phone call that communications be limited or stopped


9. Third-party links

Our website may include links to third-party websites and platforms, as well as websites and platforms that link to our site. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies and legal documents to understand how they handle your information and your rights.


10. Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to review it periodically. The “Last updated” date, displayed at the top of this Privacy Policy, indicates when the most recent changes were made.


11. Contact information

If you have any objections, questions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@21websites.co.za