We at AgriViro (Pty) Ltd. (hereafter ‘AgriViro’) are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. In accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we have developed this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. Please read this policy carefully.
- Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, contact information, and other personally identifiable information necessary for our business relationship. This information is collected in accordance with the provisions of POPIA.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for purposes necessary for our business relationship. These may include providing our services to you, responding to your queries, improving our services, or complying with legal obligations.
- Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information with third parties only when it’s necessary for our services, or when it is required by law. We ensure that such third parties are compliant with POPIA and maintain the confidentiality of your information.
- Security of Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is stored behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.
- Data Subject Rights
As a data subject under POPIA, you have rights in relation to your personal data. This includes the right to access your data, correct any errors in our records, erase your data, object to processing of your data, and lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe we have violated your rights.
- Retention of Your Information
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by online service providers to facilitate and help to make the interaction between users and websites, applications, and services smoother and easier. Types of Cookies We may use both session and persistent cookies for several reasons. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave our website. A persistent cookie remains on your device for much longer until it is manually deleted (how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the duration or “lifetime” of the specific cookie and your browser settings). What we use cookies for We use cookies to understand website usage and to improve the content and offerings on our website. For example, we may use cookies to personalize your experience on our website (e.g., to recognize you by name when you return to our website), and to save your password in password-protected areas. We also may use cookies to offer you products, programs, or services. Your Choices About Cookies Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our services. By using our site, you agree to us placing these sorts of cookies on your device and accessing them when you visit the site in the future. If you want to delete any cookies that are already on your computer, the “help” section in your browser should provide instructions on how to locate the file or directory that stores cookies.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “last updated” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the then-current Privacy Policy. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about our policy or our practices with regard to your personal information, please contact us at info@agriviro.com. By using our services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not engage with our services. This Privacy Policy was last updated on 15 May 2023.