Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 11, 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Cleverly collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our platform and related services.

2. Data we process

We process account details, institution details, uploaded assessment files, grading results, and limited service telemetry required for platform operation and support.

3. Purpose of processing

Data is processed to deliver grading workflows, improve performance and reliability, provide customer support, and comply with legal and contractual requirements.

4. Legal basis

We rely on contractual necessity, legitimate interests, consent (where applicable), and legal obligations depending on the processing context.

5. Security controls

We use access controls, encrypted transport, audit logging, and role-based restrictions. Administrative access is limited to authorized personnel.

6. Data sharing

We share data only with service providers needed to deliver the platform (for example cloud hosting and payment infrastructure), subject to confidentiality and security obligations.

7. International transfers

Where data is processed outside South Africa, we apply contractual and technical safeguards appropriate to POPIA and applicable privacy laws.

8. Data subject rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection by contacting support. Institutional administrators remain responsible for requests tied to their managed users.

9. Contact

Privacy requests: support@cleverly.co.za