POPIA Compliant

Privacy Policy

Ensuring transparency, integrity, and absolute compliance with POPIA standards in how we handle your personal information.

Document Status

Official Release — POPIA Compliant

Effective Date

16 April 2026

Welcome to AutoAds, your premier portal for automotive advertising in South Africa. At AutoAds, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

AutoAds (Automotive Advertising South Africa) operates the website autoads.co.za. Our platform allows businesses to purchase advertising space on prominent South African automotive websites. We value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your privacy rights. This policy outlines our practices in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Section 01

Information We Collect

Personal Information: We collect personal information when you interact with our site, such as when you sign up for our newsletter, make an enquiry, or purchase advertising. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and business details.
Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we collect payment information, including credit card details and billing addresses, through secure payment processing services.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your visit to our site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us understand how our site is used and improve our services.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and enhance your user experience.
Section 02

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services: We use your personal information to process transactions, manage your account, and deliver the advertising services you request.
To Improve Our Services: Usage data helps us analyse how our website is used, identify trends, and enhance user experience.
Marketing & Communications: With your consent, we use your information to send newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about our services. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Section 03

Legal Basis for Processing

Consent: We process your personal information with your consent to its processing for the purposes described in this policy.
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate Interests: We process your information to further our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and marketing our products, while ensuring this does not override your privacy rights.
Section 04

Sharing Your Information

Affiliate Sites: Our network of automotive websites, including carsite.co.za, 3d-car-shows.com, dealerfloor.co.za, arrivealive.co.za, and bodyshopnews.africa, to enhance service delivery.
Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AutoAds, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Section 05

Your Rights

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
Section 06

Data Security

Technical Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our measures include secure server environments, encryption, and access controls.
Section 07

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookie Usage: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
Section 08

Policy Updates

Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
Section 09

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding your data, this policy, or your rights under POPIA.

Email

info@autoads.co.za

Contact Person

Gerald Ferreira

072 234 7513

Address

11 Scafell Road

Floracliffe, Johannesburg, 1709