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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 11, 2025

EcoVanguard ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.ecovanguard.org.za, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Collection of Your Information

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

1.1 Personal Data

Personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our Site, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization name
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

1.3 Mobile Device Data

Device information if you access the Site via a mobile device, including device ID, model, manufacturer, and location information if you have permitted your mobile device to send such information.

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize the Site and improve your experience. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
  • Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
  • Send you administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Personalize your experience on our Site
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with our legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

3.1 By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

3.3 With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

4. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we take reasonable steps to secure your personal information, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Protection of Information under South African Law

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, which regulates how personal information may be processed. Under POPIA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to be informed about how your personal information is being used
  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information
  • The right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Information

If we transfer your personal information to service providers or other parties located outside of South Africa, we will ensure that they provide an adequate level of protection for your personal information as required by POPIA. This may include entering into standard contractual clauses or ensuring that the recipient is subject to laws providing an adequate level of protection.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this privacy policy. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this privacy policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us at:

EcoVanguard
59 Victoria St
George Central
George, 6530
South Africa

Phone: +27 44 873 4530
Email: [email protected]

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59 Victoria St, George Central

George, 6530

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+27 44 873 4530

[email protected]

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Last updated: June 11, 2025