Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we do and do not collect when you use uif-calculator.co.za, and how we protect it, in line with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
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Privacy Policy
How uif-calculator.co.za handles your information. Our UIF calculators run entirely in your browser and we never store the salary or personal figures you enter.
Last updated: 1 February 2026
The short version
Our calculators run entirely in your browser. The salary and personal figures you type are used to show a result on your screen and are never sent to or stored on our servers.
Information we collect
Information you enter into calculators
When you use a calculator, the numbers you enter (such as your monthly salary or months worked) are processed on your device to produce an estimate. This data is not transmitted to us, is not linked to your identity, and disappears when you close or refresh the page.
Information you send us directly
If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we receive the name, email address, and message you provide. We use this only to respond to your enquiry.
Automatically collected information
Like most websites, we may collect standard, non-identifying technical data such as your browser type, device type, and the pages you visit. This helps us understand how the website is used and improve it.
Cookies and analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics and cookies to measure traffic and improve the website. Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; the calculators will still work.
- Essential cookies keep the website working correctly.
- Analytics cookies help us count visits and see which pages are most useful.
- We do not use your calculator inputs for advertising.
How we use your information
- To respond to messages you send us.
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its calculators.
- To understand aggregate, anonymous usage trends.
- To comply with our legal obligations.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us run the website (for example, hosting and analytics providers), and only to the extent needed to provide those services. We may also disclose information if required by law.
Your rights under POPIA
You have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request that we correct or delete it, and to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact Us page.
Data security and retention
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the limited information we hold. Messages you send us are kept only for as long as needed to handle your enquiry and meet any legal requirements.
Children
This website is intended for adults dealing with employment and UIF matters. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will appear on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you store the salary I enter into the UIF calculator?
No. The calculation happens in your browser and the figures are never sent to or saved on our servers. Refreshing the page clears them.
Can you see my UIF claim or ID number?
No. We have no connection to the UIF or uFiling system and cannot access any of your official records.
How do I request deletion of a message I sent you?
Email us from the same address you used and ask us to delete your enquiry. We will remove it unless we are legally required to keep it.
Conclusion
In short, we keep data collection to a minimum, never store your calculator inputs, and use anything you send us only to help you. If you have any privacy questions, please get in touch through our Contact Us page.