Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.ritedeals.co.za. This privacy policy applies to the Rite Deals Facebook application ("the App"), the Rite Deals Facebook Page, and the Rite Deals website.

What personal information we collect

When you interact with the Rite Deals Facebook Page or use the Rite Deals App, we may collect the following information:

  • Information you provide directly: If you send us a message via Facebook Messenger, comment on our posts, or submit a form on our website, we collect your name, social media profile information, and any other details you choose to share.
  • Information from Meta Platforms: When you interact with our Facebook Page, Meta Platforms, Inc. provides us with aggregated, anonymized data about page views, post engagement, and audience demographics. We do not receive your individual personal profile data unless you explicitly provide it to us.
  • Website usage data: Like most websites, we may collect your IP address and browser information to help us detect spam and improve our service.

How we use your information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding deals, promotions, and updates you have shown interest in.
  • To manage and operate the Rite Deals Facebook Page and website.
  • To analyze engagement and improve our content and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or spam.

How we share your information

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

  • Service providers: Third-party tools we use to schedule posts, analyze traffic, or manage our website (e.g., WordPress, social media management tools).
  • Meta Platforms: As required to operate our Facebook Page and App in accordance with Meta's terms.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

International data transfers

Some of our service providers (including Meta Platforms and social media management tools) may store or process data outside of South Africa. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

How long we retain your data

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

Your rights and how to request deletion

Under POPIA and Meta's Platform Terms, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Object to the processing of your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, or to request deletion of your data, please contact us at: support@ritedeals.co.za. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, and in any event within 30 days.

Cookies and embedded content

Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

Last updated: October 2026