Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 July 2024

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 https://dev.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).

1. Information We Collect

ÔÇó 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.
ÔÇó Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we collect payment information, including credit card details and billing addresses, through secure payment processing services.
ÔÇó 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 information helps us understand how our site is used and improve our services.
ÔÇó Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and enhance your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

ÔÇó To Provide Services: We use your personal information to process transactions, manage your account, and deliver the advertising services you request.
ÔÇó To Improve Our Services: Usage data helps us analyze how our website is used, identify trends, and enhance user experience.
ÔÇó Marketing and 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.
ÔÇó Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

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

4. Sharing Your Information We may share your personal information with:

ÔÇó Affiliate Sites: Our network of automotive websites, including
carsite.co.za
3d-car-shows.com
dealerfloor.co.za
arrivealive.co.za
bodyshopnews.africa, to enhance service delivery.
ÔÇó 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.
ÔÇó Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AutoAds, our users, or others.
ÔÇó 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.

5. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

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

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our measures include secure server environments, encryption, and access controls.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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.

8. Policy Updates

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.

9. Contact Information

ÔÇó AutoAds
ÔÇó Contact Person: Gerald Ferreira
ÔÇó Phone: 072 234 7513
ÔÇó Address: 11 Scafell Road, Floracliffe, Johannesburg, 1709
ÔÇó Email: [email protected]