How Pulsebit handles personal information.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Pulsebit (Pty) Ltd collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit this website, submit an enquiry, or apply to become an agent.

This is a generic privacy policy template and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before being used as a final legal document.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly, including:

• Name, surname, cell number, email address, and company details.
• Information submitted through discovery, contact, or applicant forms.
• Optional links such as GitHub or LinkedIn profiles.
• Messages, project details, or other information you choose to send us.
• Basic website usage information, such as pages visited and device/browser data.

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests.
• Assess potential projects, partnerships, or agent applications.
• Provide, improve, and maintain our website and services.
• Send relevant communications where permitted.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or security obligations.

4. Legal Basis and POPIA

Pulsebit aims to process personal information lawfully, fairly, and responsibly. Where applicable, we process information in line with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

We may process information with your consent, to take steps at your request, to perform a contract, to comply with the law, or where we have a legitimate business interest that does not unfairly affect your rights.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, manage enquiries, host data, provide analytics, or deliver services. We may also share information where required by law or to protect our rights, users, systems, or business.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve the user experience, understand website traffic, and support analytics. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Security and Retention

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose collected, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or objection to the processing of your personal information. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

9. Contact

To ask a privacy question or submit a personal information request, contact Pulsebit at hello@pulsebit.co.za.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with an updated date.