Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Finmatics ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website finmatics.co.za. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our calculators.

1. Information we collect

Our calculators run entirely in your browser. No calculation data (property prices, income, deposit amounts) is ever sent to our servers or stored. All calculations happen locally on your device.

We collect anonymous usage data via Google Analytics 4, including pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/city level). This data does not identify you personally.

2. Cookies and advertising

We display advertisements via Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

We also use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

3. Third-party links

Our site may link to third-party sites such as ooba, BetterBond, and Capitec Bank. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

4. POPIA compliance

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. We do not collect personal information without your consent, and you have the right to request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold about you.

5. Contact

For privacy queries, contact us at: privacy@finmatics.co.za