Privacy Policy – Boost Accounting

1. Introduction

Boost Accounting (“Boost”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Contact details
• Business information (e.g. business name, address)
• Account login details

2.2 Usage Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and actions taken on the site
• Session data and interaction behaviour

2.3 Financial & Business Data

When using Boost Accounting, you may input:

• Invoice data
• Client information
• Expenses and estimates

This data remains your property and is processed only to provide the service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage your account
• Enable invoicing, estimates, and tracking features
• Improve our website and product experience
• Communicate with you (support, updates, onboarding)
• Monitor and analyse usage trends
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how our website is used.

This may include:

• Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Marketing and advertising platforms
• Session tracking tools

These tools may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Interactions with content

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect functionality.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to protect your information in line with POPIA.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure servers and encryption
• Access control and authentication
• Regular system monitoring

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information:

• For as long as your account is active
• As required for legal, regulatory, or operational purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights (POPIA)

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

9. Access, Correction & Deletion

You may request to:

• View your stored data
• Update incorrect information
• Delete your account and associated data

To do so, contact us at:
support@boostaccounting.com

10. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside South Africa.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with POPIA.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Boost Accounting
support@boostaccounting.com
www.boostaccounting.com