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INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Notice explains how QCDM Marketing Pty Ltd & QCMD Marketing Ltd trading as QCMD Marketing (“QCMD”, “we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information.

We are committed to complying with:
• The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union

This notice applies to:
• Affiliates
• Prospective affiliates
• Customers
• Website visitors
• Platform users

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Responsible Party
QCDM Marketing Pty Ltd & QCMD Marketing Ltd
Registration number: 2023/853541/07 & 14967603
Country of registration: South Africa & United Kingdom

Contact
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following information.

Identity information
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Identification number or document (where required)

Contact information
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Country of residence

Affiliate and account information
• Affiliate ID
• Referral links
• Commission data
• Dashboard activity

Technical information
• IP address
• Browser and device data
• Platform usage logs

Financial information
• PayPal email address
• Bank account details (where applicable)

We do not intentionally collect special personal information unless required by law.

HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information when you:
• Apply as an affiliate
• Register for an account
• Use our platform
• Submit forms
• Communicate with us
• Receive referrals or commissions

PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

We process personal information to:
• Operate the affiliate programme
• Track referrals and commissions
• Provide platform access
• Communicate onboarding and support
• Process payouts
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We only process information that is relevant and necessary for these purposes.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under POPIA and GDPR, we process personal data based on:
• Consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligation
• Legitimate business interests

You may withdraw consent at any time where applicable.

DATA SHARING

We may share personal information with:
• Payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal
• CRM and platform providers such as GoHighLevel
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required

We do not sell personal data.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Personal information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.

Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with POPIA and GDPR requirements.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including:
• Secure systems and access controls
• Encryption where appropriate
• Limited staff access

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice or to comply with legal requirements.

Data may be retained longer where required for dispute resolution, fraud prevention, or regulatory compliance.

YOUR RIGHTS

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion where applicable
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with a regulator

Requests can be submitted to [email protected]

AFFILIATE DATA VISIBILITY

Affiliates may see limited personal data of referred leads inside the dashboard, including:
• Name
• Email address

Affiliates may not export, resell, or misuse this data.

Misuse may result in immediate termination and legal action.

COOKIES AND TRACKING

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve platform functionality and analytics.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on our website or platform.

Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised notice.

CONTACT

For privacy-related enquiries, contact:
Email: [email protected]

END OF PRIVACY NOTICE