Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how FilterSpot collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, FilterSpot.site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your activity on our website. This information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

We use the following methods to collect information:

• Directly from You: When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us.
• Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies when you browse our website.

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. They help us to:

• Understand how you use our website.
• Remember your preferences.
• Improve site navigation.
• Personalize content and advertisements.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain types of cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and improve our services.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you newsletters and promotional materials (if you have subscribed).
• To analyze website usage and trends.
• To personalize your experience on our website.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as email marketing, data analytics, and hosting services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety, or the rights and safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data.
• Secure server infrastructure.
• Regular security audits.
• Employee training on data protection.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

FilterSpot is committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. We ensure that all personal information is processed in accordance with the principles outlined in POPIA, including:

• Accountability: We take responsibility for the personal information we process.
• Processing Limitation: We only process personal information for specific, explicitly defined, and legitimate purposes.
• Purpose Specification: We inform you of the purpose for which we collect your personal information.
• Further Processing Limitation: We ensure that any further processing of personal information is compatible with the original purpose.
• Information Quality: We ensure that personal information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Openness: We are transparent about our data processing practices.
• Security Safeguards: We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information.
• Data Subject Participation: We respect your rights regarding your personal information.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us via the contact form available on our website.