Privacy Policy – Tick My Box

Effective Date: 2026/07/12
Last Updated: 2026/07/12

Welcome to Tick My Box. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website, join our events, subscribe to our mailing list, or use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Tick My Box is a South African social discovery platform designed to help people build genuine relationships through meaningful connections, events, networking opportunities, and our upcoming mobile application.

Website:
www.tickmybox.co.za

Contact:
support@tickmybox.co.za

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number (where provided)
Date of Birth (where applicable)
Gender (if voluntarily provided)

Event Information

When registering for an event, we may collect:

Event selection
Ticket information
Payment confirmation
Dietary or accessibility requirements (if applicable)

Website Information

We automatically collect:

IP Address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Register you for events
Process event bookings
Send confirmations and updates
Improve our website
Improve user experience
Send newsletters (only if you subscribe)
Notify you about upcoming events
Notify you when our app launches
Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Mailing List

If you join our mailing list, we may send you:

Event announcements
Tick My Box news
App launch updates
Promotions
Community updates

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

5. Payments

Payments made through our website are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers, such as PayFast.

Tick My Box does not store your banking or credit card details.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve website performance
Remember your preferences
Analyse website traffic
Improve security

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us with:

Payment processing
Email communication
Website hosting
Event management
Analytics

These providers are required to keep your information secure.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction

However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Under South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

Tick My Box is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Children's Privacy

Tick My Box is intended for users aged 18 years and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised Effective Date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Tick My Box

📧 support@tickmybox.co.za

POPIA Compliance

Tick My Box is committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and respects your right to privacy. We process personal information lawfully, transparently, and only for the purposes for which it was collected.