Privacy Notice

Last updated: 24 October 2026

CIV uses account registration information and authentication cookies to provide secure access. This notice describes the website's present data-handling approach and should be reviewed against operational practices before a public launch.

1. Information processed

Registration email addresses, password hashes, session identifiers, security events and technical request information may be processed to operate and protect the website. Passwords should not be stored in plaintext.

2. Purposes and lawful grounds

Information is used to create accounts, authenticate users, maintain service security, investigate misuse and comply with applicable legal duties, subject to South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

3. Service providers and transfers

Cloudflare provides hosting and database infrastructure. Third-party market-data and chart providers may receive technical requests when their services are used. Cross-border processing should be assessed and safeguarded as required by law.

4. Cookies

Necessary session cookies are used for account authentication. Any non-essential analytics or advertising technologies should be separately disclosed and managed according to applicable consent requirements.

5. Security and retention

Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards should be maintained, with retention limited to legitimate purposes and legal requirements. No internet service can guarantee absolute security.

6. Your rights

Subject to POPIA, individuals may request access, correction or deletion where applicable, object to certain processing and complain to South Africa's Information Regulator.

7. Contact

A verified operator name, information-officer contact and privacy request channel must be provided before this notice is treated as final.