AgriGear Connect

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17 May 2025

At AgriGear Connect, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website https://agrigearconnect.2k11.co.za.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our site, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Physical address (if included in listings)
  • IP address
  • Other contact details submitted via forms or listings

Usage Data

We also collect non-personal data such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referring URLs

This helps us analyze how the platform is used and improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and display listings
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Send updates or promotional information (only with consent)
  • Prevent fraud or misuse of the platform
  • Analyze traffic and platform performance (via Google Site Kit)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Save preferences
  • Track usage via Google Analytics and LiteSpeed Cache

You can control cookie settings in your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including:

  • Google Site Kit for traffic and analytics
  • Rank Math SEO for optimizing pages
  • Contact Form 7 to collect contact requests
  • LiteSpeed Cache for site performance

These tools may collect basic usage data. Each service operates under its own privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We take all reasonable steps to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption across the site
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited admin access

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use the platform at your own risk.

6. Your Rights (POPIA Compliance – South Africa)

As a South African user, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold
  • Ask for corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communication

To exercise any of these rights, email us at:
📧 privacy@agrigearconnect.2k11.co.za

7. Children’s Privacy

AgriGear Connect is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact:

📧 privacy@agrigearconnect.2k11.co.za
📍 Heidelberg, Western Cape, South Africa