Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

pikCarz, operated by Cube Absolute Services (Pty) Ltd ("Cubeas", "we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the pikCarz platform.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Full name, email address, and password when you register.
• Listing Information: Vehicle details, photos, price, and location when you create a listing.
• Contact Information: Phone numbers or messages submitted via contact forms.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, and interaction data collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Payment Information: Subscription payment details processed securely via our payment partner (PayFast). We do not store full card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Create and manage your account on pikCarz.
• Display and manage your vehicle listings.
• Process subscription payments and billing.
• Send transactional emails (e.g. account verification, password resets, listing updates).
• Improve platform performance and user experience.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services used to operate the platform (e.g. Vercel for hosting, SendGrid for email, Cloudinary for image storage, PayFast for payments).
• Legal Authorities: Where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of pikCarz users.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely infallible and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights (POPIA)

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@pikcarz.co.za.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyse site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some features of the platform.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use of pikCarz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Cube Absolute Services (Cubeas)
Email: info@pikcarz.co.za
WhatsApp: +27 61 539 3801