Discern-Match PTY LTD is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website and related services. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information you provide may include full name, contact details, date of birth, gender, profile information and payment details if subscribing to paid Services. Information collected automatically may include IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, website usage data, cookies and tracking technologies.
We collect and process personal information to create and manage user accounts; facilitate matchmaking and communication between users; improve and personalise user experience; process payments and subscriptions; comply with legal and regulatory obligations; prevent fraud and ensure security; send service-related communications; and conduct research and analytics.
Our legal bases include consent when you voluntarily provide information and agree to its processing; contractual necessity to provide our Services as agreed in our Terms of Use; legal obligations to comply with South African legal and regulatory requirements; and legitimate interests to improve our Services, prevent fraud and ensure security.
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share your information with matchmaking participants when users opt to interact; with service providers assisting us in operating our Website; when required by law; and in the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
As a global service, your personal information may be transferred and stored outside South Africa. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with POPIA requirements.
Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correction, deletion, objection and withdrawal of consent. To exercise these rights, please contact info@discernmatch.com.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise personal data.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse trends, and administer the Website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of our Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@discernmatch.com.