Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

YES TECH FIN (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a digital platform owned and operated by Bakithi Monde Nkuna, is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how it is collected and used. This policy is strictly aligned with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and applicable global data protection principles. By using this website, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide you with high-quality financial insights:

- Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number voluntarily provided through contact forms or "Insight" subscriptions.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage activity (pages visited).
- Cookies: We use performance cookies to monitor website health and analyze usage patterns. You can disable these via your browser, though it may affect the functionality of the Wealth Terminal.

3. Lawful Basis & Usage

We process your data based on your explicit consent and our legitimate business interests (improving our tools and security). Your information is used to:
- Deliver the results of your Interactive Growth Calculator queries.
- Respond to inquiries regarding Our Solutions.
- Ensure the security of the YES TECH FIN platform and prevent fraud.

Note: Providing data is voluntary; however, withholding certain details may limit your access to specific automated financial tools.

4. Sharing & International Transfers

- No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted technical partners (e.g., hosting or Sanity CMS) who maintain strict confidentiality.
- International Consent: While based in South Africa, our platform is global. By using this site, you consent to your data being processed in South Africa, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by South African law. We implement rigorous technical and organizational measures (including encryption and secure API handling via Sanity) to protect against unauthorized access or loss.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction/Deletion: Update inaccurate info or request total data removal.
- Withdrawal: Revoke consent for marketing or tracking at any time.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

7. Data Breach Response

In the event of a security compromise affecting your information, we will notify you and the Information Regulator (South Africa) as soon as reasonably possible, in accordance with Section 22 of POPIA.

8. Children’s Privacy

YES TECH FIN is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we identify such data, it will be deleted immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our "Insights" may link to external sites (like Google Finance). YES TECH FIN is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact the Information Officer:

Name: Bakithi Monde Nkuna
Email: monde@yestech.co.za
Website: www.yestech.co.za