At Leopards Lane, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013, of South Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.leopardslane.com] ("the Site").

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1. What is POPIA?

POPIA is South Africa’s data protection legislation which governs how personal information must be processed to protect individuals’ privacy. It applies to all entities that collect, store, and process personal information within South Africa.

 

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information
Under POPIA, “personal information” includes your name, email address, phone number, IP address, and any other information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly.

We may collect this information when you:

• Fill in a contact form

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Make a booking or enquiry

• Browse or interact with our website

b. Automatically Collected Information
We collect certain technical data such as browser type, device ID, IP address, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to personalize your browsing experience and improve our website’s functionality. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

 

3. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

Your information is collected and processed for the following reasons:

• To provide information or services you request

• To respond to enquiries or manage bookings

• To send newsletters or marketing materials (only with your consent)

• To improve the functionality and content of our website

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We only collect personal information for specific, lawful purposes and will not retain it longer than necessary.

 

4. Consent and Your Rights Under POPIA

By using our website or submitting your information, you provide voluntary and informed consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information

• Object to the processing of your personal information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent for the use of your information at any time

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: essfindev@gmail.com

 

5. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website or deliver services (e.g., email service providers or booking platforms), provided they agree to keep your information confidential and POPIA-compliant.

 

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate, reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

 

7. Storage and Retention

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

 

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party tools (e.g., analytics or booking platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verified parental consent.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or South African law. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The most current version will always be available on our website.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Leopards Lane
Email: essfindev@gmail.com
Phone: 084 470 9639
Physical Address: Leopards Lane, Impala Street, Hoedspruit, 1380, Limpopo, South Africa