MYHEAT Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25 October 2025

At MYHEAT (Pty) Ltd ("MYHEAT", "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital platforms, websites, and communication services ("Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an Account or Subscribe to a Package: Business name, contact name, email address, phone number, business address.
  • Use Our Services: Website content, business information, customer details, project notes, payment info, subscription preferences.
  • Contact Us: Name, email, phone number, messages, company details.
  • Complete Surveys/Forms: Feedback, opinions, demographic info.
  • Make a Payment: Billing address, transaction details.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, actions taken, time spent.
  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, device information.
  • Location Data: Approximate location from IP address.
  • Performance Data: Error logs, diagnostics.
  • Cookies: Session, analytics, and preference cookies.
1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive:

  • Payment Processors: Confirmation and status of payments.
  • Analytics Providers: Usage stats and trends.
  • Business Partners: Referral or integration information.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Delivery

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain MYHEAT services (websites, hosting, digital solutions)
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Deliver project updates and communications
  • Maintain your account
  • Provide customer support
2.2 Service Improvement

We use data to:

  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Develop new features
  • Analyze trends and performance
  • Troubleshoot issues
2.3 Communication

We may:

  • Send service updates and notifications
  • Provide support and respond to queries
  • Send marketing communications (only with consent)
  • Notify you of policy or service changes
2.4 Security and Compliance

We process data to:

  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Protect MYHEAT's rights and user security

3. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA & GDPR)

We process your data based on:

  • Contract Performance
  • Consent
  • Legitimate Interests
  • Legal Obligations
  • Vital Interests

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We May Share With:
  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, support tools
  • Payment Gateways: For verified transactions
  • Business Partners: With your consent
  • Regulators: When required by law
  • During Business Changes: Mergers or acquisitions
4.2 We Do NOT:
  • Sell your data
  • Share your information with competitors
  • Use your data for unrelated purposes
  • Share data with advertisers without consent

5. Data Security

5.1 Technical Safeguards
  • Encrypted storage & transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Regular security audits
  • Backup & recovery systems
5.2 Organizational Safeguards
  • Employee confidentiality agreements
  • Access restrictions
  • Regular training
  • Incident response procedures
5.3 Limitations

While we use strong security measures, no system is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain:

  • Active account data: Subscription duration + 1 year
  • Transaction records: 7 years
  • Marketing data: Until consent withdrawn or 2 years inactivity
  • Support logs: 3 years
  • Analytics: Anonymized indefinitely

7. Your Rights Under POPIA & GDPR

You may request:

7.1 Access & Portability
  • A copy of your data
  • Data in a machine-readable format
7.2 Correction & Deletion
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion (subject to requirements)
7.3 Control & Objection
  • Limit processing
  • Object to certain uses
  • Withdraw consent
7.4 Contact for Requests

8. Cookies and Tracking

We Use:

  • Essential cookies
  • Functional cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • (Optional) Marketing cookies

You may disable cookies via browser settings.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside South Africa. We ensure safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • POPIA/GDPR compliance
  • Partner agreements

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect children's data.

11. Third-Party Links

External links are not governed by this policy.

12. Marketing Communications

12.1 Consent Required

We only send marketing messages if you opt in.

12.2 Opt-Out Anytime
  • Unsubscribe link
  • Account settings
  • Email us

Essential communications will still be sent.

13. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

14. Data Breach Notification

If a breach occurs, we will:

  • Notify users within 72 hours
  • Inform regulators
  • Provide guidance
  • Take corrective action

15. Your Responsibilities

You must:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Protect login details
  • Obtain consent from your own customers
  • Comply with POPIA/GDPR when using our services

16. Complaints

You may complain to:

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update the policy due to:

  • Legal requirements
  • Service updates
  • Improvements

We will notify you when major changes occur.

18. Contact Information

MYHEAT (Pty) Ltd

Data Protection Officer

Lynnwood Park, Pretoria, South Africa

privacy@myheat.co.za

+27 67 198 8677

Acknowledgment

By using MYHEAT services, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 25 October 2025