Welcome to VAT Calculator SA! Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://vatcalculatorsa.co.za/ (“the Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information:
We do not directly collect personal information on this Site, except for information you voluntarily provide via our Contact Page, such as your name, email address, or any other information necessary to respond to your inquiry.
1.2 Usage Data and Cookies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic on our Site. These cookies may collect data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the duration of visits. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and by continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies.
1.3 Google AdSense:
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our Site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by using other online advertising opt-out tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To improve user experience and optimize the functionality of our Site.
- To respond to inquiries submitted via our Contact Page.
- To provide relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information as follows:
- Google AdSense: For advertising purposes, your data may be shared with Google. Please refer to Google AdSense’s Privacy Policy for more details on their data handling practices.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to secure the information we collect. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Google AdSense advertisers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
6. Your Rights
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and South African privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
- Objection: Object to data processing or request data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.
7. Compliance with GDPR and South African Privacy Laws
We adhere to all applicable data protection regulations, including the GDPR for our European users and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa. We are committed to processing your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our Contact Page.
By using VAT Calculator SA, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy.