Legal & Compliance

Privacy Policy (POPIA Compliant)

Effective Date: October 2026 • South Africa

1. Introduction & POPIA Commitment

LeroyAutoLink (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy in full compliance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. This policy describes how we collect, process, and safeguard personal information obtained through our automotive sales facilitation and marketplace services.

2. Seller Privacy Protection

Unlike open classifieds networks, we never publicly display vehicle owners' private contact numbers, WhatsApp numbers, email addresses, or physical home locations. All prospective buyers communicate exclusively through LeroyAutoLink. Your details are accessible solely by authorized administrators to facilitate the review and introduction process.

3. Information We Collect

  • Vehicle Information: Make, model, year, asking price, mileage, transmission, condition, photos, and general city/province location.
  • Owner Contact Data (Confidential): Full name, phone number, WhatsApp number, email address, and preferred contact hours.
  • Buyer Enquiries: Name, phone number, email address, and enquiry messages concerning specific vehicles.

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your information exclusively to:

  • Review and prepare vehicle listings for potential publication.
  • Coordinate communication between buyers and LeroyAutoLink administrators.
  • Arrange verified vehicle viewings and assist with sales transactions.
  • Maintain operational audit logs and prevent automotive fraud.

5. Contact Our Information Officer

For any enquiries regarding your personal information, correction, or deletion requests under POPIA, please email our Information Officer at leroyautolink@gmail.com.