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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Harrow Vale ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and when using our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African data protection legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Full name and business name
  • Email address and phone number
  • Project details and specifications
  • Budget information
  • Any other information you choose to provide in communications with us

We also collect non-personal information automatically, including browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our website through Google Analytics and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
  • To send you project proposals and service information
  • To communicate about project updates and timelines
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To track conversions and marketing effectiveness
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except as required by law or to service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our legal rights and safety.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, physical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Contact information related to completed projects is retained for seven years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Know whether we hold your personal information and to access such information
  • Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
  • Object to the processing of your information for direct marketing purposes
  • Request that we cease processing your information
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We use Google Analytics to track website performance and user behavior, and Google Ads conversion tracking to measure marketing effectiveness.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Harrow Vale

Email: harrowvale2026@outlook.com

We will respond to your inquiries within 20 business days in compliance with POPIA requirements.

14. Information Regulator

If you believe your rights under POPIA have been violated and we have not resolved your concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of the Republic of South Africa:

Information Regulator of South Africa

Email: complaints.ir@justice.gov.za

Website: www.inforegulator.org.za