Privacy Policy
Last updated: 06 March 2024
At Ecomist SA, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details, when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website, forms, or other means. Additionally, we may automatically collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data.
2. Use of Information
We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our products and services
- To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries
- To send you marketing materials or promotional offers (if you have consented)
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests
3. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- To our service providers or partners who assist us in operating our business and providing services to you
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
7. Your Rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes we make will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at info@ecomist.co.za or +27 (0)11 450 4472.