Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 May 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to HDT Web Design (www.hdtwebdesign.co.za). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Data Controller Information

Data Controller: HDT Web Design
Contact Details:

  • Address: Milnerton Ridge, Cape Town
  • Email: info@hdtwebdesign.co.za
  • Phone: 067 105 8665

3. Types of Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
  • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

4. How Data is Collected

We collect data using the following methods:

  • Direct Interactions: You may provide us with your personal data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise.
  • Automated Technologies or Interactions: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
  • Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive personal data about you from various third parties and public sources.

5. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To manage your account
  • To contact you
  • To manage requests
  • To analyze and improve our service
  • To send you marketing and promotional materials

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given us consent to process your data.
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

7. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Companies that provide services on our behalf.
  • Business Transfers: Third parties as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: The right to request correction of your personal data.
  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing your personal data.
  • Portability: The right to request the transfer of your personal data.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the website, and gather demographic information.

11. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, accessed, altered, or disclosed in an unauthorized way.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

13. Complaints

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us at [Your Contact Information]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

14. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@hdtwebdesign.co.za