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Who We Are
WA Automation is a South African business visibility and automation platform registered and operating in South Africa. Our Information Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with POPIA.
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What Information We Collect
- Business name, contact details and location
- Owner name and email address for account creation
- WhatsApp number for communication
- Business description and category
- Payment information (processed securely via PayFast — we never store card details)
- Website usage analytics (anonymised)
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Why We Collect It
- To create and manage your business listing
- To connect you with customers searching for your services
- To process payments for paid packages
- To send service updates and important notifications
- To improve our platform
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Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
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How to Exercise Your Rights
Email: info@waautomation.co.za
Subject: POPIA Data Request
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Information Regulator
You may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
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Data Security
All data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest. We use industry-standard security practices and conduct regular security reviews.
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Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- PayFast (payment processing)
- Google Analytics (anonymised usage data)
- Service providers essential to platform operation
Last Updated: This POPIA notice was last updated on 1 July 2026.