Privacy policy

1. About this policy

This policy explains how Shtf.co.za ("Shtf", "we", or "us") handles information when you use this website or one of our privately operated network applications.

2. Information we receive

When you choose Google Sign-In, Google provides the basic account information you approve:

• your name;
• your email address;
• your profile image; and
• your Google account identifier.

We do not use Google Sign-In to access your Gmail, Google Drive, contacts, calendar, or other Google services.

3. How we use Google data

We use Google account information only to authenticate you, create or identify your account, maintain your session, control access, prevent abuse, and provide support. We do not sell it, use it for advertising, or use it to train AI models.

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs follows the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.

4. Other information

An application may store information you submit to it. We may also process IP addresses, browser details, timestamps, requested pages, and error or security logs. Essential cookies or local storage may be used to keep you signed in and remember necessary preferences. We do not use advertising cookies.

5. Storage and sharing

Information is stored only for as long as needed to operate and secure the relevant application or meet legal obligations. We may use hosting, authentication, monitoring, and email providers to process information on our behalf. We may also disclose information when required by law or necessary to protect our users and services. We do not share personal information for advertising.

6. Security

We use encrypted connections, access controls, and reasonable operational safeguards. No online service can guarantee absolute security.

7. Your choices

You can revoke access at any time from your Google Account permissions. You may also ask us to access, correct, or delete your information by emailing privacy@shtf.co.za. We may need to verify your identity and may retain information where legally required.

8. Changes and contact

We may update this policy when our practices change. The date above shows the latest revision. For privacy questions or requests, email privacy@shtf.co.za.