Web Space Works – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 November 2025

Who we are
Jo-Anne Peyper DBA Web Space Works South Africa
Remote – no fixed address
Website: webspaceworks.co.za
Email: info@webspaceworks.co.za

1. Why we need your info
So we can quote, build, invoice, host, and support your website.

2. What we collect

  • Name & company
  • Email & phone
  • Billing address
  • Website log-ins (only while we work on your site)
  • Google Analytics data (anonymised)

3. How we get it

  • You fill in our forms or email us.
  • Cookies (see below).

4. Cookies
We drop two:
a) _ga – Google Analytics (2 years)
b) PHPSESSID – keeps you logged into our client area (session only).
Turn them off in your browser; the site still works.

5. Who sees your data

  • Jo-Anne & her trusted freelance team (all in SA).
  • WP Engine (USA – GDPR & POPIA compliant).
  • Xneelo / Hetzner (SA data centres).
  • Our accountant (only invoices).

We never sell or rent your data.

6. How long we keep it

  • Active clients: 7 years (SARS).
  • Finished projects: 12 months after last invoice, then deleted.
  • Hosting clients: while you pay.

7. Your rights (free & fast)
Email info@webspaceworks.co.za and say:

  • “Show me my data”
  • “Correct my data”
  • “Delete my data”

We reply within 3 business days.

8. Breaches
If we ever get hacked, we notify you within 72 hours and tell the Information Regulator.

9. Third-party links
We are not responsible for other websites you click to.

10. Updates
Major changes = email