Privacy Policy

Welcome to Sasastatus.co.za. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information that passes through our service. This Privacy Policy explains how our website works and how we handle information when you use our SASSA status checking service.

Information Handling

Our service acts as a convenient interface to check your SASSA status. Here's how we handle information:

  • When you enter your ID Number and Phone Number, these are securely passed directly to the official SASSA website (srd.sassa.gov.za)
  • We do not store, collect, or retain your ID Number or Phone Number on our servers
  • All status check results come directly from the official SASSA system
  • If you choose to save your numbers using the "Save this Number" feature, this information is stored only in your browser's local storage on your device, not on our servers

Website Usage Information

To improve our service, we may collect standard website usage information such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system information
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Anonymous usage statistics

This information is used solely to improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Security

We take the security of your information seriously:

  • All communication with the official SASSA website is encrypted using SSL
  • We do not store sensitive personal information on our servers
  • Your saved numbers (if you choose to save them) are stored only on your device
  • Regular security assessments are performed on our website

Local Storage Usage

If you use the "Save this Number" feature:

  • The information is stored only in your browser's local storage
  • You can delete this information at any time by clicking the remove button next to saved numbers
  • This information never leaves your device and is not accessible to us
  • Clearing your browser data will also remove this stored information

Third-Party Services

Our website interacts with the following third-party services:

  • SASSA's official website (srd.sassa.gov.za) for status checks
  • Content delivery networks for better website performance

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about how they handle your data.

Your Rights

As we don't store your personal information, your data rights are primarily exercised through the official SASSA channels. However, you can:

  • Clear your saved numbers from your browser's local storage at any time
  • Choose not to use the save feature
  • Use the service without any data being stored

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Last Updated: March 2, 2025