Privacy Policy
We believe in being completely transparent about how we handle your data. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
Last Updated: 1 April 2026
Your Data Stays in SA
All data is stored on South African servers, and never transferred internationally.
We Don't Sell Your Data
Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
You're In Control
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time.
We'll Tell You If Something Goes Wrong
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify all affected parties within 72 hours as required by law.
Who We Are
Claims Made Easy is a South African software platform providing digital claims management services to insurance brokers and their clients. We are operated by [Your Legal Entity Name], registered in South Africa.
- Registered Address: Gauteng, South Africa
- Information Officer: Vicky Pingo
- Contact Email: info@claimsmadeeasy.co.za
- Contact Phone: +27 68 636 6509
What Information We Collect
From Brokers and Brokerage Staff
- Full name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Brokerage name and business information
- Province and address information
- Your subscription plan and payment history
- Login activity and session information
- Your brokerage logo and brand colours
From Clients (End Users)
- Full name, phone number, and email address
- Policy number(s)
- Incident details — date, time, location, and description
- Voice recordings and transcripts
- Photographs and documents uploaded as part of the claim
- GPS location data (where provided)
- Third-party information relevant to the claim
- Device and browser information
Automatically Collected
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the platform
- Cookie data (see Cookie Policy below)
- Error logs for technical support
Why We Collect Your Information
Only for these legitimate purposes:
- To provide and operate the Claims Made Easy platform
- To process and manage insurance claims on behalf of brokers
- To communicate with brokers and clients about claim status
- To send billing and subscription communications
- To provide customer support via email
- To improve and develop the platform
- To meet our legal obligations under POPIA
- To detect and prevent fraud or misuse of the platform
We will never use your information for any purpose not listed above without your explicit consent.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
All data is:
- Stored on South African servers operated by Supabase
- Protected by 256-bit SSL encryption in transit
- Protected by AES-256 encryption at rest
- Row-Level Security — each brokerage's data is completely isolated from all others
- Access-controlled — only authorised staff can access your data, only for legitimate support purposes
- Backed up regularly to prevent data loss
We never store payment card details. All payments are processed by secure third-party payment providers.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Active accounts: Data retained for the duration of your subscription
- Cancelled accounts: Data retained for 60 days after cancellation, after which it is permanently deleted
- Claim records: Retained for as long as your account is active, in line with insurance industry requirements
- Backup copies: Destroyed within 90 days of account deletion
You may request early deletion by contacting us at info@claimsmadeeasy.co.za.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever. We only share data with these service providers:
- Supabase — database and infrastructure provider, operating under strict data processing agreements
- Netlify — our hosting provider
- OpenAI — voice transcription services only (voice data is processed and not stored)
- Your Insurer — claim data is shared with the relevant insurer as the core outcome of the platform
- Law enforcement — only if legally required
Cookies
Essential Cookies: Required for platform function. These include session cookies.
Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how brokers and clients use the platform. Only placed if you click "Accept All Cookies."
You can change your cookie preferences at any time from Cookie Settings in the footer.
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject under South Africa's POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been violated
Contact: info@claimsmadeeasy.co.za. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
Information Regulator Contact: Website: www.inforegulator.org.za | Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your personal information, we will:
- Notify the Information Regulator within 72 hours
- Notify all affected individuals without undue delay
- Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach
- Provide a full incident report to affected parties
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify active subscribers by email at least 14 days before changes take effect.
Contact Us
Vicky Pingo — Information Officer
- Email: info@claimsmadeeasy.co.za
- Phone: +27 68 636 6509
- Address: Groblersdal, Limpopo, South Africa
Questions about your data?
We're happy to walk you through anything in this policy. Reach out anytime.
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