Privacy Policy & Data Protection

Last updated: November 2024

Introduction

Try-Catch Software ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, website, and software products.

We comply with international data protection regulations including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), and other applicable data protection laws in countries where we operate.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for our services
  • Express interest in obtaining information about us or our products
  • Participate in activities on our website
  • Contact us for support or inquiries
Data Category Examples Purpose
Identity Data Name, title, company Account creation, verification
Contact Data Email, phone, address Communication, support
Financial Data Payment information (processed by gateways) Service billing
Technical Data IP address, browser type, device information Security, analytics
Usage Data Service usage patterns, preferences Service improvement

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your data with:

Payment Gateway Providers

For payment processing, we share necessary information with:

  • Stripe Inc. (Global)
  • Paystack (Nigeria & Africa)
  • Panow (Zimbabwe)
  • Ozow (South Africa)

Payment information is processed directly by these providers and is subject to their privacy policies.

Other Third Parties

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Azure)
  • Customer support platforms
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure development practices
  • Regular employee training

International Data Transfers

As an international company serving Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, we ensure that international data transfers comply with applicable laws through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Appropriate safeguards and encryption
GDPR Compliant POPIA Compliant Data Protection Officer Secure Payment Processing

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access

Request copies of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data

Right to Restrict

Request restriction of processing

Right to Object

Object to our processing of your data

Right to Portability

Request transfer of data to another organization

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Customer Data: Duration of service + 7 years for legal requirements
  • Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn
  • Financial Records: 7 years as required by law
  • Analytics Data: 26 months maximum

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with this privacy policy.

Contact Information:

  • Email: dpo@try-catch.net
  • Phone: +263 123 456 789 (Privacy Matters)
  • Postal: Data Protection Officer, Try-Catch Software, 123 Business Street, Harare, Zimbabwe

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when revisions were made.

Update History:

  • November 2024: Initial publication
  • Updates will be logged here with dates and summaries

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

  • Email: privacy@try-catch.net
  • Website: Contact Form
  • Postal: Privacy Matters, Try-Catch Software, 123 Business Street, Harare, Zimbabwe