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StatementIQ is not a financial advisor. We read your bank statement and describe what we see — sometimes with brutal honesty, sometimes with humour, always based on your actual data. Nothing here is financial advice. For that, consult a registered financial advisor. Verify theirs at fsca.co.za.

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Terms of Service
Governs your use of statementiq.co.za and all reports generated
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Who we are

StatementIQ is operated by MoneyMap, a South African sole proprietor (CIPC registration pending). If you have questions, contact us at help@moneymap.co.za.

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What StatementIQ is — and is not

StatementIQ is an automated financial information tool. It reads your bank statement and provides descriptive commentary, spending categorisation, and humorous observations about your financial patterns.

StatementIQ is NOT:
  • A financial advisor or financial planning service
  • A credit provider or debt counsellor
  • A registered Financial Services Provider (FSP) under the FAIS Act 37 of 2002
  • A substitute for professional financial advice
  • Affiliated with your bank in any way

Nothing in any StatementIQ report constitutes "financial advice" as defined in the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 37 of 2002 (FAIS). We describe your data. We do not advise you on what to do with your money.

If you need financial advice, please consult a registered financial advisor. Verify any FSP's registration at www.fsca.co.za.

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The service
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Your responsibilities
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Payment
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Accuracy and reliance
Important: AI-generated analysis can contain errors. StatementIQ describes patterns in your data but does not guarantee the accuracy of merchant identification, category assignment, or calculated totals. Always verify important figures against your actual bank statement before making decisions.

We are not liable for any financial decision made in reliance on information in a StatementIQ report.

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Intellectual property

The StatementIQ platform, design, branding, and the technology used to generate reports are owned by MoneyMap. You may share your own report for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not resell, repackage, or commercialise StatementIQ reports or the platform.

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Limitation of liability
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Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

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Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

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Privacy Policy
POPIA-compliant · Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
Responsible Party
MoneyMap
Email: help@moneymap.co.za
Address: Jewel Beetle Raslouw AH, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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What information we process — and how

1.1 Your bank statement PDF

Your PDF is read locally in your browser using PDF.js — an open-source library that runs entirely on your device. The file is NEVER transmitted to our servers. It never leaves your device. This is the cornerstone of our privacy architecture.

1.2 Transaction text

The extracted text of your transactions (merchant names, amounts, dates) is sent to our server over encrypted HTTPS for analysis. This text is then sent to Anthropic's Claude AI API for categorisation and narrative generation. This text is processed in memory only and is not stored permanently. It is automatically deleted when your session expires (within 6 hours).

1.3 Your email address (optional)

If you provide your email address, we use it solely to send you your report. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third party except as required to deliver the email (via Resend — see third parties below).

1.4 Payment information

Payment is processed entirely by PayFast. We receive only a payment confirmation and reference number. We never see, store, or process your card details at any point.

1.5 Technical logs

We maintain basic server logs (request timestamps, error messages) for debugging and uptime monitoring. These logs do not contain your personal financial data.

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Legal basis for processing (POPIA)

We process your personal information on the following legal bases under POPIA:

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Third-party processors

We use the following third parties to deliver the service. Each operates under their own privacy policy.

Service Purpose What they receive Their policy
Anthropic (Claude AI) AI analysis and narrative generation Transaction text (merchant names, amounts, dates) anthropic.com/privacy
PayFast Payment processing Payment amount, your name, email (for receipt) payfast.co.za/privacy-policy
Resend Email delivery Your email address and the report HTML resend.com/privacy
Render Server hosting Server logs (no personal financial data) render.com/privacy
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Data retention
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Your rights under POPIA
Right of AccessRequest a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to CorrectionRequest correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to DeletionRequest deletion of your personal information
Right to ObjectObject to the processing of your personal information
Right to Withdraw ConsentWithdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Right to Lodge a ComplaintLodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
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Information Regulator of South Africa
Website: inforegulator.org.za
Complaints: complaints.ir@justice.gov.za
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, email help@moneymap.co.za. We will respond within 30 days.

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Security
  • All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
  • Your PDF never leaves your device — it is processed locally
  • Transaction text is held in memory only for the duration of analysis
  • No financial data is written to disk or stored in a database
  • Session tokens are cryptographically random and expire automatically
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Cookies and tracking

StatementIQ does not use tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or analytics that identify you personally. We use sessionStorage (browser session memory) to temporarily hold your report data between the payment redirect and report display. This data is cleared when you close your browser tab.

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Disclaimer
Embedded in every report and email delivery
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Not financial advice

StatementIQ generates descriptive, informational, and entertainment content about your spending patterns. The observations, categorisations, personality assessments, "spending villain" designations, and AI-generated commentary in your report are not financial advice as defined under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 37 of 2002.

StatementIQ is not registered as a Financial Services Provider with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). We do not recommend, endorse, or advise on any financial product, investment, loan, insurance policy, or financial strategy.

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AI-generated content

All narrative content in your report — including your financial personality, verdict, spending villain roast, and insights — is generated by Anthropic's Claude AI. While we prompt Claude to be accurate and reference real amounts, AI-generated content can contain errors, misclassifications, or imprecise observations.

Always verify important figures against your actual bank statement. Do not rely solely on a StatementIQ report for any financial decision.
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The disclaimer embedded in your report

The following text appears in the footer of every StatementIQ email report and on the shareable report card:

Report disclaimer

StatementIQ describes your spending patterns for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this report constitutes financial advice under the FAIS Act 37 of 2002. StatementIQ is not a registered Financial Services Provider. For financial advice, consult a registered financial advisor (verify at fsca.co.za). StatementIQ is not affiliated with your bank. AI-generated content may contain errors — verify important figures against your bank statement.

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Humour and tone

StatementIQ uses humour, colloquial language, and comedic framing to present financial information. This is intentional. Phrases like "spending villain," "financial roast," and personality archetypes are entertainment conventions, not professional assessments of your financial health or character.

If the tone of a report feels inappropriate or offensive, please contact us at help@moneymap.co.za and we will address it.

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Bank affiliation

StatementIQ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to ABSA, FNB (First National Bank), Standard Bank, Nedbank, Capitec, Investec, Discovery Bank, African Bank, TymeBank, or any other financial institution. Bank names are referenced only to identify the source of your uploaded statement.

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Refund Policy
Consumer Protection Act compliant · Processed within 7 business days
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Our commitment

We charge R29.00 for one report. If the product doesn't work, you don't pay. If it works and your spending data is confronting — that's the product working exactly as intended.

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When we will refund you
✅ Refund granted
  • Our system fails to produce any report at all due to a technical error on our side
  • The report is completely blank or obviously broken (not just a merchant misclassified)
  • You were charged twice for the same report
  • Payment was processed but we cannot confirm receipt (contact us with your PayFast reference)
✗ Refund not granted
  • Your PDF was password-protected or scanned (we warn you about this upfront)
  • You disagree with how AI categorised a merchant
  • You don't like your financial personality name
  • The spending data is accurate but uncomfortable
  • You uploaded the wrong file
  • You changed your mind after the report was delivered
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How to request a refund
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Email help@moneymap.co.za with:
1. Your PayFast payment reference number
2. A brief description of what went wrong

We respond within 2 business days. Approved refunds are processed within 7 business days via PayFast back to your original payment method.

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Consumer Protection Act

This policy is designed to comply with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you have under South African consumer protection law. If you believe your consumer rights have been violated, you may contact the National Consumer Commission at thencc.gov.za.

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Questions about any of these policies?
Email help@moneymap.co.za — we reply within 2 business days.
We're a small team. We actually read every email.