When you apply through Podiumize, we collect personal information including your name, ID number, contact details, employment information, income details, and supporting documents such as proof of income and proof of address.
We collect this information to submit your application to participating banks and insurers, assess your eligibility for pre-approval, and communicate with you about your application.
Your information is shared only with the partner banks and insurers relevant to your application. We do not sell your personal information to unrelated third parties.
By applying, you consent to a soft credit check for pre-approval purposes, which does not affect your credit score.
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, in line with POPIA.
Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, and to object to certain types of processing.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
For any privacy-related queries, contact us via the details on our Contact page.