We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering on the site, expressing an interest in our services, participating in our events, or otherwise contacting us. The personal information we collect may include: 

● Full Name 

● Email Address 

● Contact Number 

● Date of Birth 

● Gender Identity 

● Relationship Preferences 

● ID Copy 

● Event Participation History 

● Profile Information (including images and descriptions) 

● Payment Information (if applicable) 

● IP Address 

● Browser Type and Version 

● Operating System 

● Access Times 

● Website Pages Visited Before and After Accessing the Site 

● Event and Matchmaking Preferences 

In some cases, we may process special categories of personal data, such as sexual orientation or other personal attributes necessary to provide our matchmaking services. Such data is processed only with your explicit consent and in accordance with applicable laws. 

 

Your personal information is processed for specific, explicitly defined, and legitimate purposes related to the services we offer. These include: 

● Account Creation and Management: To set up and maintain your user profile. 

● Matchmaking and Event Services: To facilitate introductions and curated connections. 

● User Experience Enhancement: To improve our website, mobile application, and services. 

● Marketing and Communication: To send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and promotional offers, subject to your consent. 

● Security and Fraud Prevention: To safeguard your account and personal information. 

● Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, including regulatory and law enforcement requests. 

 

By using our site, registering an account, or making use of our services, you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. 

● You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@curatedconnections.co.za 

● Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. 

 

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances: 

We may engage third-party vendors, such as: 

● Payment Processors 

● Cloud Storage Providers 

● IT Service Providers 

● Email Marketing Platforms 

These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data in compliance with POPIA. 

We may disclose your personal data: 

●If required by law, regulation, or legal process. 

●To protect our legal rights, investigate fraud, or respond to lawful requests by public authorities. 

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. 

 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal information and protect it against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include: 

● Encryption of sensitive data. 

● Access controls and authentication mechanisms. 

● Regular security audits and assessments. 

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We encourage users to take necessary precautions when sharing personal data online. 

 

Under POPIA, you have several rights concerning your personal information, including: 

● Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you. 

● Right to Correction: Request corrections of any inaccurate or outdated information. 

● Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information. 

● Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual limitations. 

● Right to Restriction: Request the restriction of processing under certain conditions. 

● Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider where technically feasible. 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@curatedconnections.co.za 

 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us: 

● Understand website traffic and user engagement. 

● Store user preferences and settings. 

● Personalize content and advertisements. 

You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our site. 

 

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. 

 

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal data, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information. 

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any linked websites before providing personal information. 

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email or other communication channels. Your continued use of our services after updates constitute your acceptance of the revised policy. 

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us: 

Curated Connections (PTY) Ltd.​

Email: info@curatedconnections.co.za​

Phone: 060 962 9958​

Address: 31 Princes Road, Claremont, Cape Town