Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use – The Maze Dive

Welcome to The Money Maze podcast and website. By using themoneymaze.co.za, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.


1. Who We Are

The Maze Dive is a South African podcast and blog focused on helping retail investors understand stock market jargon and company results.

Website: https://themoneymaze.co.za


2. Privacy Policy

2.1 What Information We Collect

  • Information you provide (e.g., comments, email addresses, registration details).
  • Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies).
  • Content you submit, such as comments or uploaded media.

2.2 How We Use Your Information

We process information only for lawful purposes under POPIA. Uses include:

  • Publishing and moderating comments.
  • Improving site performance and user experience.
  • Responding to enquiries.
  • Complying with legal and security obligations.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

2.3 Cookies

  • Comments: saving name/email in cookies for convenience (1 year).
  • Login: cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
  • Temporary cookies check browser compatibility.

2.4 Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, tweets). These behave as if you visited the external site directly.

2.5 Data Sharing

  • Visitor comments may be checked via spam detection services.
  • Password resets include your IP address.
  • Data may be disclosed if required under South African law.

2.6 Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata: indefinitely.
  • Registered users: profile data retained until deletion.
  • Data is only kept as long as necessary or required by law.

2.7 Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access personal information we hold.
  • Request correction or deletion of information.
  • Object to processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).

Contact: jay@themoneymaze.co.za


3. Terms of Use

3.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

3.2 Content Disclaimer

  • Content on The Maze Dive is for information and educational purposes only.
  • Nothing on this site or podcast is financial advice. Always do your own research or consult a licensed financial advisor.
  • Opinions expressed are our own and may change without notice.

3.3 Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, and podcast episodes are the property of The Money Maze unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without prior permission.

3.4 User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the site.
  • Use our content for misleading or commercial purposes without consent.

3.5 External Links

We sometimes link to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or services of third-party websites.

3.6 Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any loss or damages (direct, indirect, or consequential) arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.

3.7 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a “last updated” date.


4. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to these Terms or Privacy Policy:
📧 jay@themoneymaze.co.za
Or contact the Information Regulator (South Africa): complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

Visit counts and Maze Mail

This site counts visits with Umami Cloud. Umami uses no cookies and does not store your IP address. Umami Cloud processes this data on servers in the US and the EU.

We also count a few actions, such as the Maze Mail form coming into view, a sign-up attempt and its result, and use of the sponsor page. These counts never include your email address, your name or anything you type.

Editors who are logged in to the site are not counted.

Maze Mail is sent by Beehiiv. When you subscribe, your email address goes straight to Beehiiv and is not stored on this website. Every issue has an unsubscribe link.

Not financial advice

This is not financial advice. Information and education only. Do your own research or speak to a licensed financial adviser.

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