Manifestinguides Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Manifestinguides (Pty) Ltd ("Manifestinguides", "we", "us", or "our") collects, processes, stores, and shares your personal information when you use the Manifestinguides mobile application (the "Platform"). It also outlines your rights regarding your personal data and the measures we take to protect it.

By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We process your personal data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African data protection legislation.

Definitions and Interpretation

Interpretation

Capitalised terms used throughout this Privacy Policy carry the specific meanings assigned to them in this section. These definitions apply whether the terms are used in their singular or plural form.

Key Definitions

The following terms are used in this Privacy Policy:

Information We Collect

Categories of Data

Personal Information

When you register for an Account or use certain features of the Platform, we may request or collect the following types of personally identifiable information:

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain technical information each time you interact with the Platform. This may include your Device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the sections of the Platform you visit, the dates and times of your visits, session duration, unique device identifiers, and diagnostic information.

When you access the Platform via a mobile device, we may also automatically collect information such as the type of device you are using, your device's unique identifier, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile browser installed, and other technical identifiers.

Location Data

With your express consent, the Platform may collect information about your geographic location to enhance certain features and services. You may grant or revoke location access at any time through your Device's settings.

How We Use Your Information

Manifestinguides processes your Personal Information for the following purposes:

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain your data to the extent required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, unless it is needed to strengthen the security or improve the functionality of the Platform, or we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your information, including Personal Information, may be processed on servers or by service providers located outside of South Africa. Where such transfers occur, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including POPIA.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy, together with your submission of Personal Information, constitutes your agreement to such transfers. We will not transfer your Personal Information to any jurisdiction or organisation that does not maintain adequate safeguards for the protection of personal data.

Disclosure of Your Information

Corporate Transactions

In the event that Manifestinguides is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may form part of the transferred assets. We will provide notice before any such transfer takes effect and before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may be required to disclose your Personal Information in response to a lawful request by a public authority, court order, or regulatory body, or where we are legally obligated to do so.

Legitimate Interests and Legal Protection

Manifestinguides may disclose your Personal Information where we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

Data Security

We take the security of your Personal Information seriously and implement commercially reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights Under POPIA

In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights with respect to your Personal Information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately. Upon discovering that we have collected data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our systems.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated or controlled by Manifestinguides. If you follow a link to a third-party site, that site's own privacy policy will govern the handling of your data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. Manifestinguides accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites or services.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Platform features. When we make changes, we will publish the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date shown above.

Where significant changes are made, we will notify you through the Platform or via email prior to the changes taking effect. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your Personal Information, you may contact us through the following channels: