Last updated: September 2026

Who we are
Somata is operated by sonata secure. For privacy queries contact us at [email protected]

What we collect
We collect personal information including names, contact details, photographs, and biometric face data (facial embeddings) for identification and crime reports.

Why we collect it
Biometric and personal data is collected solely for security identification and crime report. It is not used for any other purpose.

How we store it
All data is stored securely on private servers. Biometric embeddings are stored in an encrypted format accessible only to authorised personnel.

Who we share it with
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. Data is only accessible to authorised Somata administrators.

Your rights (POPIA)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Biometric data
Facial recognition data is collected with consent, used exclusively for identification, and deleted upon request or when no longer needed.

Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.

Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.