Privacy Policy | KashShu - South African Financial Calculators

KashShu Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026
Important Disclaimer: All financial calculators, budget planners, and related tools provided on KashShu are designed for assistance, estimation, and general guidance only. They do not constitute professional financial or tax advice. We always recommend consulting with a certified financial planner or tax professional for your specific circumstances.

1. Introduction

KashShu (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, financial calculators, budgeting tools, and related services.

By using KashShu, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal information necessary to provide and improve our services. The types of information may include:

  • Voluntary information: When you contact us via email, submit an enquiry, or interact with our tools.
  • Automatic data: Basic device, browser, and analytics data that help us understand website usage and optimize our financial tools.
  • Non-personal financial inputs: Amounts you enter into our budgeting, salary, or loan calculators. These values are processed locally in your browser and are not stored or shared by us.

We do not request or collect ID numbers, passwords, or sensitive payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to:

  • Provide and improve KashShu’s calculators, tools, and features.
  • Respond to your requests, support tickets, or enquiries.
  • Offer relevant updates or financial insights (only if you opt in).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable South African laws.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We only keep your information as long as it’s necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Any enquiry-related data is stored securely and deleted once resolved.

5. Data Protection and Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including secure servers and limited access controls. However, no online system is 100% secure, and users should take care when sharing information online.

6. Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, KashShu will notify you and the Information Regulator of South Africa as soon as reasonably possible, in accordance with POPIA requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your rights are being violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@kashshu.com.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website activity. These do not store personal financial information and can be managed through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other platforms (e.g., financial institutions, SARS resources, or job partners). KashShu is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies separately.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising in connection with this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date clearly indicated.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

Email: info@kashshu.com