Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03 June 2026

1. Introduction

My Wedding Day ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
  • Supplier profile data: Business name, contact details, photos, pricing, and description.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, searches performed, and features used on the Platform.
  • Communications: Messages sent through the Platform's contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Display supplier listings to prospective couples.
  • Process subscription payments for supplier tiers.
  • Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset).
  • Improve the Platform's features and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Supabase (database & authentication), PayFast (payments). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
  • Law enforcement: Where required by South African law or court order.

Supplier profile information (name, contact details, photos) is publicly visible on the Platform by design.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained for legal or accounting purposes.

6. Your Rights (POPIA)

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your information.
  • Object to the processing of your information.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@myweddingday.co.za.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this will prevent you from logging in.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, and row-level security on our database. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related queries or to exercise your POPIA rights, contact our Information Officer at hello@myweddingday.co.za.