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This Privacy Policy applies between you (“the User”) and PodInn (Pty) Ltd (“PodInn”), the owner and operator of this website https://podinn.co.za. PodInn values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
For the purposes of this Policy:
Personal Information – any information that identifies or could reasonably identify you, including but not limited to your name, contact details, demographic information, payment details, and browsing behaviour.
Cookies – small text files placed on your device when you visit our website to improve your browsing experience and enable certain functionality.
POPIA – Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 and any regulations issued under it.
We / Us / Our – refers to PodInn (Pty) Ltd, registered in South Africa with registration number [Insert Reg. Number], headquartered at [Insert Physical Address].
User / You – any person accessing or using this website who is not an employee or contractor of PodInn acting in the course of their duties.
This Privacy Policy applies only to personal information collected by PodInn via https://podinn.co.za and its subdomains. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our platform.
PodInn acts as the “responsible party” under POPIA, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information.
We may collect the following information:
Full name
Contact details (email address, phone number)
Demographic information (province, preferences, interests)
Payment information (when making bookings or purchases)
Device and browser information (automatically collected)
IP address and website usage behaviour (automatically collected)
We collect information:
Directly from you – when you fill in forms, contact us via email or phone, make a booking, enter competitions, or subscribe to newsletters.
Automatically – via cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies when you browse our website.
We use your personal information for:
Processing bookings and payments
Responding to enquiries and providing customer support
Sending you relevant marketing (with your consent)
Improving our website and services
Keeping internal records
Complying with legal obligations
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve website performance and security
Analyse browsing behaviour to enhance user experience
Enable certain features such as login and booking
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function correctly.
We may send you promotional content via email or SMS:
With your explicit consent; or
If you are an existing customer and we believe the information may interest you (“soft opt-in”).
You can unsubscribe at any time by following the opt-out instructions in our communications or contacting us directly.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
Secure servers and encryption where appropriate
Password-protected user accounts
Regular monitoring for potential data breaches
If you suspect unauthorised access or misuse of your information, contact us immediately at privacy@podinn.co.za.
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Object to certain forms of processing, including direct marketing
Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@podinn.co.za.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, contact us:
PodInn (Pty) Ltd
Email: privacy@podinn.co.za
Website: https://podinn.co.za
Address: [Insert Full Address]
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