Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12 January 2026
Last Updated: 13 February 2026
shreddedgoose.com (“Shredded Goose”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Create an account
Log rides or participate in community features
Post Marketplace listings
Upload images or other content
Contact us
This may include your email address, username, contact number, general location (e.g., city or province), profile information, and any content you choose to submit.
Marketplace listings may include contact details (such as phone number or email address) that you choose to make publicly visible.
We also automatically collect limited technical data such as IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, and interaction data to help operate and improve the platform.
2. Publicly Displayed Information
Any information you voluntarily include in public areas of the Service, including Marketplace listings, profiles, comments, or forums, may be visible to other users and the public.
You are responsible for the personal information you choose to publish. We are not responsible for how other users use publicly shared information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain the platform
Enable Marketplace functionality
Display your listings and user content
Respond to support requests
Improve site performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (providing your account)
Our legitimate interests in operating the platform
Compliance with legal obligations
5. Third-Party Personal Information
If you include personal information about another person in a listing or post, you confirm that you have the right or consent to share that information.
6. Data Sharing
We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the platform (such as hosting providers, analytics services, or advertising partners).
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights or prevent fraud.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including maintaining user accounts and Marketplace listings, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
9. Your Rights
Under POPIA and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Shredded Goose is not intended for children under the age of 13. Marketplace participation is restricted to users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. International Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside South Africa. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at: