Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Standerton Direct collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

By using our Website, Services, or interacting with us on social media, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation & Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with capital letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

Account
A unique profile created for you to access our Services or parts of our Services.
Affiliate
An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with us. “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares or voting rights.
Company / We / Us / Our
Refers to Standerton Direct, operated by Kreativ Digital Solutions, located at
9 Princess Street, Standerton, Mpumalanga, 2430, South Africa.
Cookies
Small text files stored on your device that track browsing activity.
Country
South Africa.
Device
Any internet-enabled device such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
Personal Information / Personal Data
Information relating to an identifiable, living natural person or identifiable juristic person, as defined by POPIA.
Service
The Standerton Direct website and associated services, including business listings, advertising, blogs, and social media promotions.
Service Provider
Any third-party company or individual who processes data on behalf of Standerton Direct.
Third-Party Social Media Services
Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google that allow login or interaction with our Service.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session times.
Website
Refers to Standerton Direct, accessible at https://www.standertondirect.com
You / User
Any individual or entity accessing or using our Service.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Information

2.1 Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website, submit forms, sign up for advertising, subscribe to newsletters, or interact with us on social media:

Name and surname
Email address
Phone number
Business details (if applicable)
Any information voluntarily submitted via contact forms or messages
Usage Data (automatically collected as described below)

2.2 Usage Data

Collected automatically and may include:

IP address
Browser type/version
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Device information
Cookies and tracking data

2.3 Information From Social Media

If you log in or interact via a social media platform, we may receive:

Public profile details
Email address
Contact list (if you consent)
Other information shared via the platform’s permissions

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use session and persistent Cookies for:

Essential website functionality
Login management
Analytics
User preference storage
Marketing and advertising performance tracking

You can disable Cookies in your browser settings, but certain functions may not work properly.

4. Why We Use Your Personal Information

We may process your information for these purposes:

To provide and improve the Service
To manage user accounts
To fulfill advertising subscriptions and service agreements
To contact you regarding updates, promotions, or enquiries
To send marketing (only with your consent as required by POPIA)
To analyze website usage and performance
To comply with legal obligations
For security, fraud prevention, and troubleshooting
With your consent, for additional purposes disclosed to you at the time

5. Sharing of Your Personal Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: for hosting, analytics, marketing, or technical functions
Business partners: when promoting local businesses or advertising packages (only with your consent)
Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or government authority
Business transfers: if Standerton Direct is sold or merged
With your explicit consent: for any purpose clearly explained to you

We do not sell your personal information.

6. POPIA Rights: Your Privacy Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Withdraw consent for marketing
Object to processing (where applicable)
Request deletion where legally permitted
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: https://www.inforegulator.org.za
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

Service delivery
Legal compliance
Tax and accounting requirements
Security purposes
Advertising contract history

Usage Data may be retained longer for analytics and security.

8. Transfer of Information

Your information may be stored or processed outside South Africa.
We ensure such transfers comply with POPIA through contractual safeguards or secure processing environments.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

10. Security of Personal Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or privacy-related requests, contact us:

Standerton Direct – Kreativ Digital Solutions
Email: info@standertondirect.com
Website Contact Page: https://www.standertondirect.com/contact