Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
1.1. Landonga (Pty) Ltd. T/A Carbon Black Tyres 2013/082266/07 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
1.2. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our website terms and conditions (“Terms”) available at www.carbonblacktyres.co.za (“the Site”). Unless defined otherwise, terms in this Privacy Policy will have the same meanings as in the Terms and Conditions.
1.3. This Privacy Policy explains the basis on which any Personal Information (defined in clause 3.1) we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be used, stored, and processed. Please review it carefully to understand our practices regarding your Personal Information.
1.4. We aim to balance our legitimate business interests with your reasonable expectation of privacy.
1.5. By using this Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please refrain from using the Site and/or our services.

 

2. Types of Personal Information We Collect
2.1. We may collect Personal Information necessary for our legitimate business purposes, as well as categories of information specified under South African data protection laws. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, identity number, email and physical addresses, postal address, contact information, preferences, and the pages you view on the Site.
2.2. We strive to limit the collection of Personal Information to what you consent to and what is necessary for our legitimate business needs.

 

3. Your Personal Information
3.1. We may collect your information through various means, including when you:

  • Create an Account to purchase Products;
  • Purchase Products;
  • Participate in demographic research; or
  • Browse the Site.
    Collectively, this is referred to as “Personal Information.”

3.2. You acknowledge that the Personal Information we collect may be stored and used for the purposes outlined in 3.3 below.

3.3. We may use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain information on the Site for your use;
  • To authenticate your identity and grant access to designated areas of the Site;
  • To verify your identity on the Site;
  • To inform you about Products you may find relevant (you may opt out at any time by contacting us using the details in the Terms);
  • For security, administrative, and legal purposes, including compliance with law enforcement requests;
  • For customer relations purposes; and
  • To facilitate future interactions with you.

3.4. While we take steps to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee it will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except as outlined in this Policy.

3.5. Your de-identified, aggregate Personal Information may be shared in the following instances:

  • With our parent companies, subsidiaries, agents, advisers, service providers, and suppliers;
  • To monitor web traffic and, in some cases, to provide Personal Information directly to advertisers or third parties when required by online advertising promotions or third-party services;
  • For statistical and advertising purposes, such as analyzing interest in the Site and targeting advertising banners.

4. Use of Cookies
4.1. Cookies are small files stored on your device to save preferences and track online behavior. We may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and enhance functionality on the Site.
4.2. While most browsers accept cookies by default, you can adjust your settings to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that certain features of the Site may not function correctly without cookies.

 

5. Use of IP Address
5.1. An IP address is assigned to your computer when connected to the Internet. We may log IP addresses for system administration and Site usage audits.
5.2. Generally, IP addresses are not linked to Personal Information. However, there may be situations where user identification is necessary to enforce compliance with the Terms or protect the Site, its users, or other interests.

 

6. Storage and Transfer of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside South Africa, where data protection laws may differ from those in South Africa.

 

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page. It is your responsibility to review the Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

 

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of South Africa.

 

9. Queries
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@carbon-black.co.za.