Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 July 2026
MooyVx Visual Studio (Pty) Ltd (Registration Number: 2026 / 424430 / 07) ("we", "our", or "us") is a registered company in the Republic of South Africa, committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, interact with our AI tools, or use our Client Portal.
We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and relevant international privacy laws where applicable.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you contact us, sign up for services, create a Client Portal account, or use our contact form, we may collect:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business information
- Any information you voluntarily provide in messages
- Payment information (processed securely via our payment processor)
- Client Portal activity and preferences
Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Process service requests and deliver our services
- Manage your Client Portal account and projects
- Improve our website, tools, and services
- Send important updates (with your consent)
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Client Portal Data
When you use the MooyVx Client Portal at portal.mooyvx.com, we collect:
- Account Information: Email, name, company, phone number, and role
- Project Data: Projects, invoices, submissions, content approvals, and feedback
- Activity Logs: Login history, actions taken, audit logs, and IP addresses
- File Uploads: Photos, documents, and other files you upload to galleries or submissions
- Payment Information: Payment history and invoice details (processed securely via Stripe)
- Social Media Accounts: Connected social media accounts and their access tokens (encrypted)
✅ All Client Portal data is stored securely in compliance with POPIA and industry standards. Access tokens are encrypted at rest.
4. Social Media Data
When you connect your social media accounts to MooyVx through our Client Portal, we access and store the following data:
- Account Information: Username, profile picture, bio, and account type
- Content: Posts, captions, images, and videos you create or schedule through our platform
- Engagement Metrics: Likes, comments, shares, views, impressions, and follower counts
- Access Tokens: OAuth 2.0 tokens (encrypted) that allow us to post and retrieve data on your behalf
How We Use Social Media Data:
- To post content on your behalf
- To schedule posts for future publication
- To provide analytics and insights
- To manage comments and interactions (if enabled)
- To connect your gallery images to social posts
✅ We do not store your social media passwords. Authentication is handled through each platform's OAuth 2.0 flow.
You may disconnect any social media account at any time through your Client Portal or directly on the respective platform. Upon disconnection, we will delete all access tokens and cease data collection for that platform.
📌 Third-Party Platform Compliance: By connecting your social media accounts to our Services, you acknowledge that your use of those platforms is governed by their respective Terms of Service and Privacy Policies. You are solely responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms of service for each third-party platform you connect, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, Pinterest, and WhatsApp Business.
5. Photography Data
When you engage MooyVx for photography services, we collect and process:
- Shoot Details: Location, date, time, and specific requirements
- Images: Raw and edited photos (we retain copyright as per our Terms of Service)
- Client Information: Contact details for coordination and delivery
- Model/Property Releases: Documents obtained for subjects in photos (if applicable)
How We Use Photography Data:
- To deliver final edited images
- For our portfolio and marketing materials (as per our Terms)
- To improve our photography services
- To provide you with a gallery of your images
💡 Important: As per our Terms of Service, MooyVx retains full copyright and ownership of all images created during photography services. You receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the final images for your business purposes.
6. AI Tools
Our free AI content generator is designed with your privacy in mind:
- No data storage: We do not store any text you generate or input into the AI tool.
- No tracking: The AI tool does not use cookies or tracking technologies.
- No sign-up required: You can use the tool without creating an account or providing personal information.
- Anonymous usage: Generated content is processed in real-time and not retained.
The AI service uses Cloudflare Workers for processing. No personal data is logged or stored.
💡 AI Content Disclaimer: While we use AI to generate content, all output is provided "as is" and is for informational purposes only. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all generated content for accuracy, legality, and appropriateness before using it for your business.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Specifically:
- Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Essential Cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
- Cookie Consent: We request your consent before enabling non-essential cookies.
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to deliver our Services, including:
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure
- Payment processing
- Email and communication
- Analytics and tracking
- Social media platforms and APIs
Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data processing agreements. We recommend you read their privacy statements before using our website.
⚠️ Third-Party Websites: This privacy statement does not apply to third-party websites connected by links on our website. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner.
📌 Platform Terms: You are solely responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms of service for any third-party platform you connect to our services, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, Pinterest, and WhatsApp Business.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Row Level Security (RLS) policies on databases
- Account lockout after 5 failed login attempts
While we take reasonable measures to secure our systems, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Your Rights (POPIA Compliant)
Under South Africa's POPIA and applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@mooyvx.com.
Information Regulator:
If you are not satisfied with our handling of
your personal data, you may submit a complaint
to the South African Information Regulator:
P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form inquiries are retained for 12 months. Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Client Portal data is retained for the duration of your active subscription and for 12 months after termination.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
13. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process data outside South Africa. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses where required. Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your province or country.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via our website or email (where appropriate).
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Company: MooyVx Visual Studio (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number: 2026 / 424430 / 07
📧 Email: legal@mooyvx.com
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +27 69 876 0713
📍 Address: Kleinberg Accommodation, R27, Langebaan, West Coast, South Africa, 7357
For data protection officer inquiries, please email legal@mooyvx.com