1. Introduction

At Jangdas Motors, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with South Africa’s POPIA. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in this policy.

2. What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information when you interact with our website, including when you:

• Create an account.
• Make inquiries about vehicles.
• Sign up for our newsletter or promotional materials.
• Submit a form to sell your car or inquire about our services.

The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Contact details (e.g., phone number, email address)
• Vehicle information (e.g., make, model, year, mileage)
• Payment details
• IP address and device information

3. Why Do We Collect Personal Information?

We collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you regarding inquiries, offers, and transactions.
• To process vehicle sales, financing, or any other services you request.
• To send promotional emails and newsletters that you have subscribed to.
• To provide support, answer your queries, or resolve issues.
• To comply with legal obligations under South African law.

4. How We Protect Your Personal Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We have implemented reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Secure encryption for payment transactions.
• Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security updates and monitoring of our systems.

5. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, vehicle finance providers). These providers are obligated to protect your personal data.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., court orders, government investigations).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Your Rights Regarding Personal Information

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations or our business requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. After this period, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track site usage, and provide targeted advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your web browser; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such data from our records.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this POPIA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our POPIA Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: info@jangdasmotors.com
• Phone: 011 433 0877
• Address: 102 Kimberly Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa