Privacy Policy for SapitwaTech
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SapitwaTech is operated by Sapitwa Investments and Consultancy (Pty) Ltd, which serves as the controller of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms set out in this policy, so please read it carefully before using SapitwaTech.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is kept confidential and secure.
Information We Collect
When you visit SapitwaTech, we automatically collect certain data about your device and browsing behaviour, including:
– Device Information: web browser type, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies.
– Browsing Information: specific pages viewed, websites or search terms that referred you, and how you interact with the website.
Additionally, if you provide personal information (e.g., name, surname, address, payment information) during registration or other interactions, we collect that data to fulfil our obligations and provide the services you request.
Why We Collect Your Data
Our main goal is to ensure the security of user data and the smooth functioning of our website. We process only the minimum amount of user data necessary for:
– Site maintenance: Automatically collected data is used to detect potential misuse and to gather statistical information about site performance.
– Service delivery: If you provide personal data (e.g., to sign up for our newsletter or use site features), we use that information to serve you better.
We do not aggregate this data in ways that would personally identify users without their consent. You can browse the site without providing personal information. However, access to certain features (e.g., newsletter subscription, contact forms) may require personal data submission.
Your Rights as a European Resident
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– The right to be informed about the data we collect.
– The right of access to your personal data.
– The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– The right to erasure (the right to be forgotten).
– The right to restrict processing of your data.
– The right to data portability (to receive your data in a commonly used format).
– The right to object to how we process your data.
– Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.
Additionally, if we process your data to fulfil a contract (such as an order through our site) or for legitimate business interests, your data may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada or the United States.
Third-Party Links
SapitwaTech may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Information Security
We take the security of your data seriously. Personal information provided to us is stored on secure servers, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or wireless networks can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose the information we collect, use, or receive when required by law (e.g., in response to a subpoena) or when we believe that such disclosure is necessary to:
– Protect our rights.
– Protect your safety or the safety of others.
– Investigate fraud.
– Respond to government requests.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please reach out to us at info@sapitwa.co.za.
