privacy policy

Account & Contact Data

Name, email address, and authentication identifiers when you sign up

Company information and contact details for account management

Driver phone numbers and names for WhatsApp integration

 

Delivery & Operational Data

Proof of delivery records including photos, documents, and delivery notes

Load information, customer names, pickup and delivery locations

Vehicle registration details and driver assignments

Timestamps and GPS coordinates for delivery tracking

 
Usage Data

Dashboard interactions, feature usage, and system performance data

Device and browser information, pages viewed, and referring URLs

WhatsApp message interactions and media uploads

 
Transactional Data

Subscription status, invoices, and payment references processed via PCI-compliant providers

We do not store full payment card details on our servers

 
Support Data

Information you share when you contact us (messages, attachments, support tickets)

 
How We Use Your Information

Provide Services: Operate and maintain Waypod features including WhatsApp integration, POD capture, and dashboard functionality

Improve Experience: Personalize the product experience and enhance our delivery management offerings

Communications: Send service updates, security notices, delivery notifications, and account-related matters

Customer Support: Provide technical support and process your requests

Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

WhatsApp Integration: Process delivery confirmations, photos, and POD data received via WhatsApp

 
Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract: To provide Waypod services you’ve subscribed to

Legitimate interests: Product improvement, security, fraud prevention

Consent: Which you may withdraw at any time

Legal compliance: To meet our legal obligations

 

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share personal information with:

Service Providers: Cloud hosting (AWS/Google Cloud), WhatsApp Business API, analytics, authentication, and payment processors

Legal Requirements: When required to comply with law, protect our rights, or prevent fraud and abuse

Business Transfers: In connection with merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with advance notice)

These providers are bound by contractual obligations and process data only on our instructions.

 
International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own, including South Africa, the United States, and European Union. Where we transfer personal data, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

 
Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our delivery management services

Comply with legal obligations and tax requirements

Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Maintain delivery records for business continuity

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data. POD records may be retained longer for compliance and audit purposes.

 
Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal data

Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information

Delete: Request deletion of your personal data

Object: Object to or restrict certain processing activities

Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@waypod.co.za.

 
Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and login status

Analyze dashboard usage and system performance

Enhance security and prevent fraud

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

 
Security

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls

Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Employee training on data protection

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, but we continuously work to improve our safeguards.

 
Children’s Privacy

Waypod is designed for business use and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us to delete it.

 
Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

Post the updated version on this page

Revise the effective date

Notify you of material changes via email or dashboard notification

Your continued use of Waypod after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

 
Questions about this Privacy Policy?

Email us at info@waypod.co.za