PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: [21 JULY 2025]

At Gatvol.co.za, 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 protect your information in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Identity Data: Name, surname
Contact Data: Email address, phone number
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, location, and website interactions
Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving newsletters and other communications
Technical Data: Cookies, device type, and platform

2. How We Collect Information

When you fill out a contact or newsletter form
When you email us directly
Through analytics tools like Google Analytics
Through cookies and similar technologies

3. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries
Send newsletters or promotional emails (if you have opted in)
Monitor and analyze website performance
Ensure website security and detect fraud
Comply with legal obligations

4. Newsletter and Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic updates and content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at info@gatvol.co.za.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party tools:

Google Analytics: To analyze traffic and usage
Email Service Providers: For newsletters and communication

These providers may have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytical data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality
Analytics Cookies: To understand user behavior

7. Your Rights Under POPIA & GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gatvol.co.za.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside South Africa, we ensure it is protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

info@gatvol.co.za