PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
White Stone Brand Communications (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.whitestonebrandcomms.com or engage with us through any of our services.
What is Personal Information?
Under POPIA, personal information refers to any data that can identify you as an individual, such as:
Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Company name
IP address
Any other information voluntarily provided via contact forms, emails, or interactions with our website
How We Collect Your Information
We collect your personal information in the following ways:
When you submit a contact form or enquiry on our website
When you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
When you communicate with us via email or phone
Automatically through cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use personal information to:
Communicate with you about our services
Respond to enquiries or service requests
Provide you with relevant marketing material (only with consent)
Improve our website and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct or update inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and business requirements)
Object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing
Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the details below.
Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for profit.
We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or managing communications. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and confidential.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include SSL encryption, secure storage, and restricted access.
Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
This website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
White Stone Brand Communications
Email: natasham@whitestonebrandcomms.com
Website: https://www.whitestonebrandcomms.com