Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Website Design Pretoria (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit https://www.websitedesignpretoria.co.za, contact us, or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
- Contact details you provide (for example: name, email, phone) when you submit a form or contact us.
- Project information you share so we can scope and deliver services.
- Usage data such as pages viewed, links clicked, device and browser information, and IP address (via cookies/analytics).
- Communications including emails, messages, and call notes related to your enquiries or projects.
2. How We Use Information
- Provide and improve our web design and related services.
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotes or proposals.
- Operate, maintain, and secure our website.
- Perform analytics and measure site performance.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce agreements.
3. Legal Bases
Where required (e.g., under GDPR), we rely on one or more of: consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and/or legal obligation.
4. Cookies & Analytics
We may use essential cookies for core functionality and optional analytics cookies to understand usage trends. You can control cookies in your browser settings. If we use third‑party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), those providers process limited data on our behalf per their policies.
5. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email, analytics) who process it for us, subject to confidentiality and data-protection obligations. We may also share information to comply with law or protect our rights.
6. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where applicable, we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual clauses) to protect your information.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy (for example, while your project is active) and to meet legal/financial record‑keeping requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under POPIA or GDPR), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and to object to certain processing or request data portability. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. Third‑Party Links
Our website may include links to third‑party sites (including our social profiles). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.