Privacy Policy
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Introduction
“WBL-DEV”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to Wilhelm Burger trading as WBL-DEV and may include contractors or freelancers engaged on a project basis where required. “Client” refers to any individual or business engaging our services. This Privacy Policy explains how WBL-DEV collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws. WBL-DEV acts as the Information Officer for purposes of POPIA compliance.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Business and project information you provide
- Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
This information is collected when you contact us or interact with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotes
- Deliver website design and related services
- Communicate regarding your project
- Improve our services and website performance
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent when you contact us
- The necessity to perform services requested by you
- Our legitimate interests in communicating with clients and delivering services
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to deliver our services, including:
- Hosting providers
- Domain registrars
- Email service providers
- Analytics and performance tools
These providers have their own privacy policies and data handling practices, which we encourage you to review.
6. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to the processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.
9. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect certain website features.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. One-Page Mini Website Data & Public Listings
WBL-DEV provides a subscription-based One-Page Mini Website service that allows Clients to publish selected business and contact information on a publicly accessible web page.
By requesting, subscribing to, or using this service, you expressly acknowledge and agree that:
- Selected business and contact information supplied by you, including business name, contact person, phone number, mobile number, email address, WhatsApp number, website address, social media links, services, operating hours, images, logos, descriptions, pricing information, location information, and related business content, may be displayed publicly online.
- This information may be accessible to any person on the internet through direct links, search engines, social media platforms, AI-powered search tools, website archives, and other online services beyond the control of WBL-DEV.
- The One-Page Mini Website is designed to allow indexing and discovery by search engines such as Google, Bing, and other search providers; however, indexing, rankings, visibility, traffic, enquiries, leads, and search placement are determined solely by those third parties.
- The purpose of this processing is to provide, maintain, manage, publish, host, and support the One-Page Mini Website service requested by you under a subscription agreement.
- WBL-DEV may store, process, display, publish, update, maintain, back up, and remove information supplied by you for the duration of the active subscription and for any reasonable period thereafter where required for administrative, legal, security, backup, dispute resolution, accounting, or compliance purposes.
- You confirm that you are authorised to provide the information submitted to WBL-DEV and that you have obtained any necessary permissions or consents required for publication.
- You understand and acknowledge that information published on a public website may be copied, cached, archived, indexed, quoted, or redistributed by third parties, and that WBL-DEV cannot control or guarantee the removal of information from third-party systems after publication.
WBL-DEV does not sell personal information submitted for the purpose of providing the One-Page Mini Website service. Information is processed solely for the operation, administration, maintenance, support, billing, and delivery of the service, except where disclosure is required by law or authorised by you.
This processing is performed in accordance with POPIA, the WBL-DEV Terms and Conditions, and applicable South African law based on your consent and the necessity of providing the requested subscription-based One-Page Mini Website service.
14. Complaints
If you believe your personal information has been processed in a manner that is not compliant with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Information Regulator (South Africa): https://inforegulator.org.za