Last updated: August 2025
Check Plata (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our services, we may collect:
Number plate (to perform checks)
Email address (to deliver results)
Payment details (processed securely by PayFast — we do not see or store your full card details)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide strictly to:
Process your requested Plate Check or Rarity Check
Deliver results to your email address
Process payments via PayFast
3. Data Storage & Retention
We keep your plate number and email address only for 24 hours after results are sent successfully.
After 24 hours, this information is automatically deleted from our database.
This helps us reduce storage costs, minimise risks, and protect your privacy.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted service providers to operate our platform:
Framer – frontend website framework
Make.com – automation and secure data handling (TLS/SSL encryption, AES-256 storage encryption, GDPR compliant)
PayFast – secure payment processing (PCI DSS compliant)
Webmail – used to send results directly to your inbox
Each third-party service has its own privacy and security policies, and we only share the minimum necessary information with them to deliver our services.
Data Security
We take security seriously and follow industry best practices:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS/SSL)
Secure infrastructure via Make.com and PayFast
Automatic deletion of user data after 24 hours
No resale, sharing, or use of your personal data for marketing without consent
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website.
9. Contact Us