Effective Date: 16 December 2024

Elevate WebDev (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.elevate.web.za and is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: Elevate WebDev
Website: www.elevate.web.za
Address: 355 Susan Street, Wierdapark, 0157, South Africa
Email: ettiene@elevate.web.za

2. Data We Collect

We do not collect personal data on this website for the purpose of selling to third parties. However, we collect the following information:

2.1 Information Provided by Potential Partners:

• Name
• Email Address
• Business Name
• Contact Details
• Relevant Partnership Information
• Relevant Information to perform services

This information is freely submitted by potential clients and partners to justify delivery of services or a partnership and is used solely for delivering services, evaluating and communicating regarding potential collaborations.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information:

We may collect non-personal data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited on our site
• Time spent on pages
• Device type

This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and monitor website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Evaluating potential partnerships
• Responding to inquiries
• Improving our website’s functionality and user experience
• Ensuring compliance with legal obligations
• Enabling us to deliver services to you
• Marketing purposes

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
Consent: When you voluntarily submit information, such as through our partnership section.
Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and performance improvements.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your data with service providers only when necessary for website operation or regulatory compliance.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Data provided by potential partners will be retained for up to 12 months after the last communication unless a partnership is formed, in which case it may be stored longer for contractual purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
2. Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.
4. Restriction: Request the restriction of processing your data.
5. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
6. Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ettiene@elevate.web.za.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. International Data Transfers

As our business operates in South Africa, any personal data collected will be stored and processed within South Africa. If data is transferred internationally, we ensure it is protected in compliance with GDPR.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and marketing purposes. 

11. Third-Party Links

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

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: ettiene@elevate.web.za
Address: 355 Susan Street, Wierdapark, 0157, South Africa

Thank you for trusting Elevate WebDev with your information. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.