At Mzansi Wheels, your privacy matters. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and your rights as a data subject under South African law.
1. Who We Are
Mzansi Wheels is a lead generation and referral service that connects South Africans with accredited rent-to-buy vehicle finance providers. We are not a bank, credit provider, or vehicle finance company.
We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and all applicable South African privacy legislation.
2. Information We Collect
When you submit an application or contact us, we may collect the following personal information:
• Full name and identity number
• Contact details (phone number, email address)
• Employment status and income information
• Supporting documents you choose to provide
We only collect information that is necessary to assess your suitability and refer your application to an appropriate provider.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
• Assess whether your profile may qualify for a rent-to-buy vehicle programme
• Forward your application details to an accredited third-party vehicle finance provider on your behalf
• Communicate with you about the status of your application
• Comply with our legal obligations under POPIA and other applicable laws
• Prevent fraud and verify your identity
We will not use your information for any other purpose without your consent.
4. Sharing Your Information
As a referral service, the core purpose of collecting your information is to forward it to an accredited vehicle finance provider who will assess and process your application.
By submitting an application, you consent to Mzansi Wheels sharing your personal information with such providers for this purpose.
We may also share your information with:
• Service providers who assist us in operating our business, bound by confidentiality obligations
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Please contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your information.
6. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Once no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise your information.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:
• Be informed about how your personal information is used
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to the processing of your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Mzansi Wheels
Email:
[email protected]
WhatsApp: 067 834 8831
Website: www.mzansiwheels.co.za