Privacy Policy

Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow us to improve our services.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our platform. These cookies are only activated after you provide your explicit consent.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to track and analyze website traffic. This service helps us understand:

• How many people visit our website
• Which pages are most popular
• How users navigate through our site
• General demographic information (age, location, interests)

Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. The data collected includes your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, and pages visited.

Your consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. Google Analytics will only be activated if you click "Accept" on this banner. You are not required to accept cookies to use our website, but doing so helps us improve our services.

Managing cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set

Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Information We Collect

In addition to cookies, we may collect the following information:

• Account information (name, email, contact details)
• Information you provide when creating listings or making requests
• Communication data when you contact us

Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of incorrect information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@afriquip.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.