Effective Date: [2 June 2025]
1. Introduction
SimplySolitude.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
The data controller for your personal data is:
Simply Solitude (Pty) Ltd
15 Lancaster Cresent,
Melkbosstrand,
Cape Town,
7441
Email: [johan@simplysolitude.com]
Phone: [0822157674]
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifier.
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone numbers.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services.
- To manage our relationship with you.
- To administer and protect our business and website.
- To deliver relevant website content and advertisements.
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
- Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to processing of your personal data.
- Request restriction of processing your personal data.
- Request transfer of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
8. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.
9. International Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.