Who we are
Our website address is: https://hyperhardware.co.za.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Additional information
At HyperHardware, we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring the protection and security of your personal information. This Additional Information section elaborates on the data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data. By using our website https://hyperhardware.co.za, you agree to the practices described below.
- Data Collection:
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. We also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, gather usage statistics, and personalize content.
Additionally, when you voluntarily provide information through our contact forms, account registration, or newsletter subscription, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, and any other relevant information you choose to share.
- Use of Data:
The information we collect is used for various purposes, including but not limited to:
a. Providing Services: We use your personal data to fulfill your requests, process transactions, and deliver products or services you’ve ordered.
b. Communication: We may use your email address to send you important updates, promotional offers, and newsletters, but only if you have consented to receive such communications. You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time.
c. Improving User Experience: Analyzing user behavior and preferences helps us optimize our website and tailor our content to better meet your needs.
d. Legal Obligations: We may use and disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.
- Data Sharing:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes specified by HyperHardware. - Data Security:
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your personal information, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. - Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not controlled by HyperHardware. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies. - Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it from our records. - Changes to the Privacy Policy:
This privacy policy is subject to change without prior notice. Any revisions will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please feel free to contact us at privacy@hyperhardware.co.za.
Last Updated: [27/07/2023]