This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application Bridge - Digital Forms (“the App”), published by Frik J Erasmus - DPA-SA (“the Company”), as listed on the Google Play Store.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
We automatically collect certain information when you use the App or visit our website:
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our App and conducting our business, such as:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.
Our App and website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
If you are located outside of South Africa, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in South Africa, where our servers are located, and our central database is operated.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
The App requests certain Android permissions to enable its core functionality. These permissions are used solely for the purposes described below:
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION – used to geotag surveys and provide location-based features.INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE – required to sync data with servers and check connectivity.CAMERA – used for capturing images (e.g., survey photos, barcode scanning).READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – used to read and save files/images associated with surveys.POST_NOTIFICATIONS – allows sending survey reminders and updates.WAKE_LOCK – ensures the device stays awake during uploads to prevent data loss.BATTERY_STATS – used for limited diagnostics; modern Android may ignore this permission.com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE – verifies app authenticity from Google Play.coza.dpasa.surveybridge.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION – internal permission used to restrict broadcast receivers to this app only.Users can manage or revoke these permissions at any time via their device’s application settings. Disabling certain permissions may limit functionality.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.