Privacy and Policy

Website Terms, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy & Disclaimer

Effective Date: 01 January 2019

Privacy Policy

Bridgit Africa respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant data protection legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, email communication, event registrations, or interactive website features. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • IP address

  • Other details relevant to your enquiry or service request

We may also use cookies and analytics tools that collect technical and usage data automatically.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your queries or service requests
  • Providing relevant services and communications
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Conducting internal analysis, marketing, or reporting
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, or analysing visitor activity, provided they comply with confidentiality obligations and applicable law.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Thereafter, the information will be securely deleted.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates to your data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict data processing
  • Request a copy of your data in portable format

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at info@bridgitafrica.com

6. Data Protection Measures

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience, provide functionality, and analyse traffic. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality; these do not require consent.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information on how visitors interact with our site.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used by third parties to display personalised ads or track effectiveness.

Visitors will be presented with a cookie banner when they first access the site, providing options to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preferences can be updated at any time via your browser settings or the cookie management link on our website.

2. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as Google Analytics, YouTube, or advertising networks. These third parties may access cookie data subject to their own privacy policies.

3. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

Terms of Service

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Use of Website

You agree to use the site lawfully and not to use it in a way that may damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use. You may not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its systems.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, media, and code—is the property of Bridgit Africa (Pty) Ltd or its licensors and is protected under copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, distribute, or modify any content without our express written permission.

3. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party websites and disclaim all liability for any loss or damage incurred through their use.

4. User-Generated Content

Where applicable, you are solely responsible for any content you submit. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any submissions that breach these terms or contain unlawful, offensive, or misleading content.

5. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our website if you violate these Terms of Service.

Disclaimer

All content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or availability of any content on the site.

Bridgit Africa (Pty) Ltd disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.

1. External Services and Products

We do not warrant the quality, suitability, or safety of any third-party products or services mentioned or advertised on this site. This includes services linked via affiliate partnerships.

2. Affiliate Disclosure

This site may contain affiliate links. We may receive compensation if you purchase through those links. This does not affect the price you pay or our independence in presenting information.

3. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, and Disclaimer at any time. Significant changes will be announced on the website or via direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact:

info@bridgitafrica.com