Privacy policy
• This Privacy Policy explains how Marry Me (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when using www.marryme.co.za.
• We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
• By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
• This policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page periodically to ensure you are satisfied with any changes.
Information we collect
We may collect the following information:
• Full name.
• Contact information including email address and phone number.
• Business information (for vendors listing on the platform).
• Demographic information such as location, preferences, and interests.
• Information submitted through contact forms, vendor applications, or account registrations.
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
How we use the information
We collect this information to understand your needs and provide you with better service, including:
• Managing user accounts and vendor listings.
• Internal record keeping.
• Improving our website, services, and user experience.
• Responding to enquiries or customer support requests.
• Sending promotional emails, newsletters, or special offers (only if you have opted in).
• Conducting surveys or market research.
• Customising website content according to your interests.
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected.
Security of your information
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
However, while we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Cookies
A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive that helps us improve your browsing experience.
We use cookies to:
• Analyse website traffic.
• Understand which pages are visited.
• Improve website functionality.
• Remember your preferences.
You may choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party links
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest, including vendor websites or external service providers.
Once you leave our website, we do not have control over those websites and cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting them. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
Sharing of personal information
We do not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless:
• You have given us permission.
• It is required by law.
• It is necessary to provide our services (e.g., facilitating contact between couples and vendors).
Where third-party service providers are used, they are required to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.
Controlling your personal information
Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on our website, you may choose whether or not to receive marketing communications.
If you have previously agreed to receive marketing information, you may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact:
Marry Me
Website: www.marryme.co.za
Email: info@marryme.co.za