Privacy Policy

Matthew Bell Enterprises (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you interact with our website or submit an application through our online forms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website forms, including:

  • Contact Form: your name, email address, and any message you send.

  • Application Form: your name, email, business or project name, project description, and any files or links you upload.

  • Optional: location, website/social links, and funding preferences.

We do not collect payment details, tracking data, or use cookies for advertising or analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

  • To review and respond to your funding application or enquiry.

  • To communicate with you regarding your project or our process.

  • To maintain internal records of applications and correspondence.

  • To improve our services and manage the intake process.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your data is securely stored on our hosting provider’s servers and protected using standard website security measures such as SSL encryption.
We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel who require it for the purposes described above.

Uploaded files (e.g., project images, proposals) are stored in a secure directory and are only used for reviewing your application.

4. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your information only as long as necessary to review your application or respond to your enquiry, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
If you would like your information deleted, you may contact us at any time (see below).

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Request deletion of your personal data (“the right to be forgotten”).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@mbe.co.za or via our Contact page.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as our website hosting and email platform) when necessary for website operation.
These providers are obligated to keep your information secure and confidential.

We will not disclose your information to any other third party without your consent unless required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18 years old.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

Matthew Bell Enterprises
Email: info@matthewbellenterprises.co.za
Website: www.matthewbellenterprises.co.za
Location: Cape Town, South Africa