Privacy Policy for Gentlemen’s Garages
Last Updated: November 2025
At Gentlemen’s Garages (accessible at https://gentlemensgarages.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data in line with South Africa’s POPIA Act, as well as international standards including the GDPR (EU/UK) and CCPA (California).
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Personal Information: Your name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe, contact us, or fill in a form.
Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior (via cookies and analytics).
Communications Data: Records of emails or messages sent through our website or social channels.
Marketing Preferences: Your consent choices regarding updates and newsletters.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for:
Responding to your messages, inquiries, or requests.
Sending newsletters, updates, or promotions (only when you opt in).
Improving our website’s layout, performance, and user experience.
Monitoring visitor statistics through analytics tools.
Maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.
3. Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, our lawful bases for processing your information include:
Consent: You’ve given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose.
Contractual Necessity: We need your information to respond to your inquiries or deliver requested services.
Legitimate Interest: For analytics, improvements, and communication that benefit both you and our business.
Legal Obligation: When required by law or to protect our rights.
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4. POPIA Compliance (South Africa)
In line with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA):
Your personal data is processed lawfully and transparently.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
We will not retain your personal information longer than necessary.
Personal data is stored securely and only used for its intended purpose.
For POPIA-related requests, please contact our Information Officer at info@gentlemensgarages.com.
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5. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous site statistics via Google Analytics.
You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
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6. Sharing and Transfers
We may share limited data with trusted service providers (like email or hosting providers) who help us run our website securely.
If we transfer data outside South Africa or your country, we ensure it is protected by adequate data protection standards (such as GDPR safeguards).
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7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy — or as required by law.
After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
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8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections, updates, or deletions.
Withdraw consent for marketing or data use at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) or a relevant Data Protection Authority (EU/UK) if you believe your data has been mishandled.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@gentlemensgarages.com.
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9. External Links
Our website may link to third-party websites (e.g. automotive museums, suppliers, or stores).
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices — please read their privacy policies when visiting those sites.
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10. Security
We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and firewalls to protect your personal information from loss or unauthorized access.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
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11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal or website changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date listed above.
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12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
Gentlemen’s Garages
Email: info@gentlemensgarages.com
Website: https://gentlemensgarages.com
Attn: Information Officer