Privacy Policy for Garage Hive

Effective Date: 01.11.2024

Introduction

Welcome to Garage Hive! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. By accessing our website (https://garagehive.co.za/) and using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following personal information in compliance with POPIA:

• Personal Identification Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how you interact with our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our services, respond to inquiries, and fulfill requests.
• Website Improvement: To analyze how users engage with our site to enhance functionality and usability.
• Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send promotional messages, updates, and offers that may interest you.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under POPIA, we process personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide your consent for specific data processing.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes necessary to fulfill our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights.
• Performance of Contract: Where processing is necessary for contractual obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, provided they adhere to POPIA and maintain strict confidentiality.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. Despite our efforts, no transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights under POPIA

As a South African resident, you have the following rights under POPIA:

• Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information.
• Erasure and Objection: Request the deletion of your data or object to specific processing.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review it regularly to stay informed of any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at:

Garage Hive
Phone: +27 21 981 7295
Email: getonboard@garagehive.co.za