Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Seven Squares Web Consultants | www.sevensquares.co.za
Last updated: March 2026


1. About Us

Seven Squares (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a South African web development and hosting company based in Bloemfontein, Free State. We provide WordPress web design, domain hosting, website maintenance, and digital marketing services. You can reach us at:


2. Information We Collect

When you use our website or services, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal details – name, email address, phone number, and business name submitted via contact or enquiry forms

  • Payment information – processed securely through third-party gateways (PayFast, Yoco, Peach Payments); we do not store card details

  • Technical data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site (via Google Analytics)

  • Communications – emails, WhatsApp messages, or form submissions you send to us


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and provide the services you requested

  • Process payments and manage your account or hosting subscription

  • Send service-related updates, invoices, and maintenance reports

  • Improve our website and services through analytics

  • Comply with South African legal obligations under POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.


4. POPIA Compliance

Seven Squares is committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013. You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@sevensquares.co.za.


5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous analytics data. Cookies may be set by:

  • Google Analytics – to track site usage and performance

  • WordPress – for session management and functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of the website.


6. Hosting & Data Security

  • All websites we host are stored on South African-based servers

  • We implement SSL certificates, daily backups, and security monitoring on all hosted sites

  • While we take every reasonable precaution, no digital transmission is 100% secure; you use our services at your own risk


Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., payment gateways, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies independently.


8. Terms of Service

8.1 Services

By engaging Seven Squares, you agree to our service terms as outlined in your proposal or invoice. Services include web design, hosting, maintenance plans, and content publishing.

8.2 Payment

  • All prices are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR)

  • Invoices are due within 7 days of issue unless otherwise agreed

  • Hosting and maintenance plans are billed monthly or annually in advance

  • Late payments may result in suspension of services

8.3 Client Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for providing accurate content, images, and information for your website

  • You confirm that any content you supply does not infringe on third-party copyrights or trademarks

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

8.4 Intellectual Property

  • Upon full payment, you own the content and design of your website

  • Seven Squares retains the right to display your completed project in our portfolio unless you request otherwise in writing

8.5 Limitation of Liability

Seven Squares shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from the use of our services, website downtime, third-party actions, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

8.6 Termination

Either party may terminate a service agreement with 30 days written notice. Prepaid hosting or maintenance fees are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed.


9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


10. Contact Us

For any privacy or terms-related queries:

Seven Squares Web Consultants
📧 info@sevensquares.co.za
🌐 www.sevensquares.co.za
📍 Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa