Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8 March 2026
Last Updated: 8 March 2026

1. Introduction

NoToday is a tool designed to help users identify potential scams, fraudulent messages, suspicious links, and unsafe payment requests before financial transactions occur.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the NoToday website, services, and related applications.

NoToday is designed with data minimisation and user privacy as core principles.

2. Information We Process

NoToday may temporarily process the following types of information when a user initiates a scan:

User-submitted content

This may include:

  • Text messages

  • Emails

  • Links

  • Screenshots uploaded by the user

  • Payment request messages

  • Other content voluntarily submitted for analysis

This information is processed solely for the purpose of scam risk analysis.

3. Temporary Processing

NoToday performs temporary processing only.

Submitted content:

  • is analysed in real time

  • is not stored permanently

  • is not used to build user profiles

  • is not shared with third parties

Once analysis is completed, the data is discarded.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

NoToday is intentionally designed not to collect personal user data.

We do not collect:

  • user accounts

  • usernames

  • passwords

  • phone numbers

  • banking information

  • identity numbers

  • device contact lists

  • private conversations outside of submitted content

Users submit content voluntarily for analysis.

5. Technical Information

Limited technical data may be automatically generated by server infrastructure for security and operational purposes.

This may include:

  • anonymous device identifiers

  • request timestamps

  • system diagnostics

  • temporary error logs

This information does not identify individual users.

Technical logs are used only to maintain system stability and security.

6. How Analysis Works

NoToday analyses submitted content using automated detection systems designed to identify patterns commonly associated with scams, including:

  • phishing attempts

  • fraudulent payment requests

  • impersonation messages

  • suspicious domains

  • social engineering indicators

The system provides a risk assessment based on observed indicators.

The service does not guarantee that a message is safe or fraudulent.

Users remain responsible for their decisions.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the system and prevent unauthorised access.

These measures include:

  • encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • secure server infrastructure

  • restricted administrative access

  • automated security monitoring

8. Third-Party Services

NoToday may rely on infrastructure providers for hosting and network operations.

These providers may process limited technical information necessary for operating the service.

NoToday does not sell, rent, or trade user data.

9. Children’s Privacy

NoToday is not directed at children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Legal Compliance

NoToday operates in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa

  • relevant international data protection principles

Where required by law, information may be disclosed to legal authorities.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Updates will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: privacy@notoday.co.za
Website: https://start.notoday.co.za

13. Acceptance

By using the NoToday service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.