Privacy Policy
Updated 30 June 2021.
Tyresetc (Pty) Ltd
Privacy Policy
Read this Privacy Policy carefully before making use of our website or services.
You care about how your information is used and shared, and we take your privacy seriously. Our Privacy Policy explains why and how we collect, use and store your personal information. The processing of personal data must be transparent and secure, in conformity with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). This Privacy Policy contains the information required by POPI.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into our Terms and Conditions and is considered part of any of our agreements, documents, forms or communications we provide or may be initiated by you.
This policy may change from time to time and you are requested to read the latest version.
By contacting us, accessing or using our site or services, whether declining or accepting our cookies and/or our Terms and Conditions, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and provide us express consent to the sharing of your Personal Information and Data as described in this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound to and comply with this Privacy Policy.
What is your Personal Information?
Personal information can be any information that identifies or can be used to identify you, such as your name, telephone number, email address or location, or any other information that is related to you.
Who are you in this Privacy Policy?
When referring to you we mean any individual, enterprise, group or organisation, private or public company, government or non-government organization or any other entity with whom we may engage, advise, provide a service, opinion, information or goods to.
Why do we collect information from you?
This information may be used to provide you with a service or solution or to process a transaction. If you do not provide us with the required information we will be unable to provide a service to you.
What information do we collect from you?
We collect three types of Personal Information from you.
Required information – This information is required to be able to engage with you.
Voluntary information – This information is provided voluntary by you, to enable us to enhance our service to you.
Anonymous information – This information is collected to provide us insight into your preferences and is collected through the use of cookies, third party service providers, data analytics and web browsers.
How do we collect Personal Information?
We collect Personal Information through your submissions, either directly or through our website, through the use of cookies, social media and from third party service providers or referrals.
What are Cookies and why do we use them?
A cookie is a small piece of information stored by your browser on your device. It may contain some personal details in an encrypted format, which can be recalled when you return to the website. This speeds up our identification, ordering and service processes.
Each time you interact with our website we may automatically use cookies to collect Personal Information, to identify the device you use to connect to our website. We use anonymous cookies to collect data about how you use our website, so that we can improve and optimise your website experience.
The types of information we collect through cookies may be, but not limited to,
Technical information – your device and systems. IP address, domain name, referral data
Usage information – geographic, visit frequency, page views and behavior
You can continue using our website without accepting cookies, or opt out of cookies by activating the setting on your web browser which allows your web browser to refuse cookies. If you select these options your experience on our website and the services we offer may be negatively impacted.
You may delete the cookies stored on your computer at any time.
Third-Party Websites
Links may be provided to third-party websites and services that are outside our control and not covered by our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites and you should review the privacy policies on any website you visit, whether linked to or not.
How do we use your information?
Your information is required for us to engage with you, keep you advised and updated, provide you with a service and to enable you to transact on our website.
We may from time to time use your Personal Information to, but not limited to, communicate, manage and maintain our business relationship, respond to enquiries and requests, provide our products and services, inform you of special or promotional offers and important notices, solicit your feedback, provide a personalized experience, conduct business and administrative functions, assess our performance, update and maintain our records, process complaints, respond to enquiries, comply with any lawful requirements of us. This communication may be directly from us or from our appointed agent, service provider, supplier or logistics operator, social media platforms or forum’s.
We will not rent or sell your Personal Information or data.
Who may we share your information with?
We do not rent or sell your Personal Information or data other than is required to provide you with a service or as required in law.
We may share part or all of your Personal Information with,
Service providers – our payment gateway, fitment centers, transporters, suppliers, system providers
Banking services – in instances where we may be required to transact directly with you
Other website visitors – through testimonials, reviews and our blog
Contractors or agents – where they may be required to provide services for you
Business Partners and Suppliers – as may be required to enhance our service to you
The information we share will be limited to what is essential to ensure our service to you.
Where and how do we store your Personal Information?
We make all reasonable efforts to ensure that your Personal Information is stored securely.
Your information may be stored on centralized and decentralized servers, data centers and devices which may be within and without our country, for which we use security measures, including but not limited to administrative, physical and technical safeguards, to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access.
No security measures can fully eliminate security risks associated with Personal Information and Data. You should keep this in mind when disclosing any sensitive information to us.
If we learn of a breach of our systems, we may notify you and others in a manner consistent with applicable law and/or as agreed by us in writing.
How long do we retain Your Personal Information?
We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, or until you request that we remove it.
How do you delete or amend your information
All the information you provide is stored in your profile to which you have access at any time and may amend or delete as you require, excepting the required information forming the basis of your profile which we are required to store.
Should you have questions or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or wish any amendments or deletions made to the information you have provided, please email: admin@tyresetc.co.za.
Permission to share Personal Information
We have and will continue to conclude(d) agreements with all recipients of your personal information to ensure that they treat your personal information with the same level of protection as we are required to do in the Republic of South Africa.
You acknowledge that
You are competent in terms of the country laws to provide us with Personal Information.
You have the necessary permissions, rights and licenses required to provide data to us and our business partners and service providers.
Any Personal information or data you provide will not infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property rights of a third party or breach any confidentiality requirements or applicable laws.
