PRIVACY POLICY
TRANSBIDDER (Pty) Ltd
The Protection of Personal Information Act (Act 4 of 2013) came into effect on
1 July 2020.
The purpose of the Act is to give effect to every persons Constitutional Right to privacy, to promote the protection of personal information processed by public or private Bodies, to introduce conditions to establish the requirements for the processing of Personal information and to provide for the establishment of an information Regulator to perform powers, duties & functions.
Section 14 of the Constitution states that everyone has the right to privacy and the right to privacy includes the right to protection against unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information
The state should respect, promote, protect and fulfil theses rights.
The Test for POPI is that if your business processes personal information, enter it into a record or filling system and the processing is done by a responsible person domiciled in South Africa , you will have to comply with the POPI Act .
We are all required by law to comply. The processing of the personal information is an asset to most companies because without it you won’t be able to transact or do business. Compliance is becoming a prerequisite and if you want to continue doing business with other companies.
The personal information should be processed lawfully and in reasonable manners that does not infringe on the rights and privacy of the data subject.
The information must be recorded into an automated or non-automated system and the recorded documents should be in the possession of the responsible party. The definition of automated is, any equipment capable of operating automatically in response to instruction given for the purpose of processing information, and the definition of non-automated is any filling system.
The data subject or competent person or where it is a child (the child should be assisted by a guardian), they will have to firstly give their consent.
The processing is necessary to carry out of action for the conclusion or performance of a contract of which the data subject is a party to. If Processing complies with an obligation imposed by law on the responsible person. Processing protects a legitimate interest of the data subject and the processing is necessary for the proper performance of a public law duty by a public body
The data subject may at any point before the processing of information, withdraw his/her consent and the data subject may also object on reasonable grounds relating to his/her particular situation unless legislation provides for such processing.
We all have to be aware that the POPI ACT is now effective as from 1 July 2020 and that we all have to comply with the act if we want to continue doing business with other companies because it is a prerequisite and because we are required by law.
At Transbidder, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide while using our online reverse auction bidding platform for the transport of machinery. By accessing and using Transbidder, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information Collection:
We collect personal information such as your name, contact details, company information, and payment information when you register and use our platform. We may also collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage statistics to improve our services.
2. Information Use:
We use the collected information to facilitate the bidding process, connect transporters with customers, and ensure efficient communication between parties. Your personal information may be shared with relevant parties involved in the bidding process to fulfil transportation services.
3. Data Security:
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission or storage can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Transbidder uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
5. Third-Party Links:
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Data Retention:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Children's Privacy:
Transbidder is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the information.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes through our platform or via email. Your continued use of Transbidder after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at accounts@transbidder.co.za.