YeboReview is committed to protecting your personal data. This GDPR & Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide when interacting with our platform.
YeboReview is a South African-based consumer review platform. We enable users to share feedback and help others make informed decisions about local businesses.
Company Name: YeboReview
Contact Email: [email protected]
Data Controller: Magoven Creative Studio (Pty) Ltd
This policy applies to:
Visitors to our website (yeboreview.co.za)
Users leaving or reading reviews
Businesses that claim or manage listings
Any EU/UK users interacting with our services
Depending on how you use YeboReview, we may collect the following types of personal data:
| Type of Data | Example |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | Name, email address |
| User Content | Reviews, voice notes, images |
| Account Data | Username, password (encrypted) |
| Technical Info | IP address, browser, device type |
| Business Data (B2B Users) | Business name, contact info |
| Location Data | Optional geotag if enabled |
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly provided by the user in a review or business profile.
We only process your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so:
Consent (e.g., newsletter signup)
Contractual necessity (e.g., business tools)
Legitimate interest (e.g., spam detection, platform improvement)
Legal obligation (e.g., POPIA or GDPR compliance)
We use your data to:
Create and manage your account
Publish reviews and respond to business feedback
Improve platform functionality and security
Send occasional service-related communications
Help users find relevant local services
Moderate content for policy compliance
If you’re based in the EU, UK, or South Africa, you have the right to:
✅ Access your personal data
✅ Correct inaccurate or outdated information
✅ Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
✅ Object to or restrict processing
✅ Withdraw consent at any time
✅ Lodge a complaint with your data authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
We only share personal data with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics – anonymized where possible)
Legal authorities where required by law
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your data is stored securely on servers located in South Africa or Europe (EEA).
Where data is transferred outside the EU, we follow GDPR-approved safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
YeboReview uses cookies to:
Keep you logged in
Analyze site traffic and usage
Improve user experience
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our [Cookie Settings].
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for our purposes:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Reviews | Until user deletes or requests removal |
| Account Data | Until account is deleted |
| Business Listings | As long as the business is active |
| Analytics Logs | Typically 26 months |
YeboReview is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We use industry-standard security to protect your data, including:
SSL encryption
Secure passwords (hashed & salted)
Routine audits and backups
Admin access controls
We may update this policy as necessary. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. You’re encouraged to review this page regularly.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your data:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: [Insert company address]
Or, contact your local data protection authority in your country.