Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 October 2024

At Petrolheads.co.za ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Petrolheads.co.za, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

When you create an account or use Petrolheads.co.za, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Phone number
  • Profile picture
  • Location data (if enabled)

b. Non-Personal Information

We also collect certain non-personal information, such as:

  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referral sources (e.g., how you arrived at our site)

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Petrolheads.co.za. Cookies help us:

  • Remember your login status
  • Personalize content
  • Measure platform performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize the services offered on Petrolheads.co.za.
  • Communicate with you about platform updates, promotions, and other relevant information.
  • Analyze user activity to improve the platform’s functionality and content.
  • Protect the security and integrity of the platform by preventing fraudulent or harmful activities.
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to law enforcement requests as necessary.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following cases:

  • With your consent: We will share your information with third parties when you provide consent.
  • Service providers: We use trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating the platform (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics services). These providers may have access to your personal information but are only authorized to use it for specific purposes.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Petrolheads.co.za, our users, or others.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

As a user of Petrolheads.co.za, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, although some data may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain cases.
  • Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@petrolheads.co.za.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. If you deactivate your account, we may retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Petrolheads.co.za operates globally, and your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country where you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using Petrolheads.co.za, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

8. Children’s Privacy

Petrolheads.co.za is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of Petrolheads.co.za after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: admin@petrolheads.co,za
Phone: 081 3555 183

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