Privacy Policy: SassaSRDStatusCheckDates.co.za

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SassaSRDStatusCheckDates.co.za (“this site”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.

This site is an independent information resource. We do not collect your ID number, grant application details, or banking information. For official SASSA services, use srd.sassa.gov.za or www.sassa.gov.za.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, our third-party analytics service (Google Analytics) automatically collects certain technical information including:

• Your approximate location (city/country level, not your home address)
• Your browser type and version
• The device and operating system you are using
• The pages you visit on this site and how long you spend on each
• How you arrived at this site (search engine, direct link, etc.)
• Your IP address (anonymised before storage where required by law)

This information is collected and stored by Google Analytics and processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

• Your name or surname
• Your South African ID number
• Your phone number
• Your email address (unless you contact us directly)
• Your banking or financial details
• Your SASSA application details or grant status

We are an information website — we do not offer a SASSA status check service. All status checks are performed on official SASSA platforms.

Cookies

This site uses the following cookies:

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Google Analytics places cookies on your browser to help us understand how visitors use this site. These cookies collect anonymous usage data and do not identify you personally. The data is used to improve the content and structure of this site.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Some cookies are required for the basic functioning of the site (e.g., remembering your cookie preference). These cannot be disabled.

How We Use Information

Information collected on this site is used to:

1. Improve website content: understanding which pages are most useful helps us create better guides
2. Understand our audience: knowing which devices and browsers visitors use helps us ensure the site works correctly

We do not:

• Sell your personal data to any third party
• Use your data for direct marketing
• Share your data with any party other than our analytics provider (Google)

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Your Rights Under POPIA

South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) gives you rights regarding any personal information we hold about you. These rights include:

• Right to access — you can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction — you can request that inaccurate data be corrected
• Right to deletion — you can request that your data be deleted where there is no legal reason to retain it
• Right to object — you can object to how your data is being used

As this site collects minimal personal data and does not hold ID numbers, grant details, or financial information, most requests will confirm that we hold no personal data about you.

To exercise your POPIA rights, use our contact page.

External Links

This site contains links to external websites, including srd.sassa.gov.za and www.sassa.gov.za. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before entering personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to check this page periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your POPIA rights, please use our contact form.

For information about this site generally, see our about page.