At MyExperience, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we collect the following information:

2. How We Use Your Data

Your information is used to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Process subscription payments via PayFast.
• Display your reviews to the community.
• Prevent fraudulent activity or "review bombing."

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (PayFast) and hosting providers.
• Legal Requirement: If required by South African law or a court order.

4. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, your personal identifiers will be removed, though your reviews may remain as "Anonymous" to maintain platform history.

5. Your Rights (POPIA)

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate data.
• Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Request the deletion of your data.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including password hashing (bcrypt) and secure database connections, to protect your data from unauthorized access.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of MyExperience may stop working.