Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-01-2026

Growth Copilot
by Growth Copilot (Pty) Ltd


A. Introduction

Growth Copilot (Pty) Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or use our website growthcopilot.co.za and our services.


B. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

When provided voluntarily or when required to provide our services, we may collect:

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Company name

Billing information

Physical or postal address

Any other information you submit via forms, email, or direct communication

b) Non-Personal Information

We may collect technical and usage information such as:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Operating system

Pages visited and time spent on the website

Referring website addresses

This information is used for analytics, security, and service improvement purposes.


C. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

a) Providing and personalising our services
b) Processing transactions and delivering products or services
c) Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
d) Sending service-related communications (including emails, SMS, or calls)
e) Improving our website, services, and user experience
f) Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Mobile & Messaging Data Protection

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information sharing with subcontractors for support services (such as customer service, hosting, or payment processing) is permitted under strict confidentiality agreements.

All other use cases exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.


D. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)

We process personal information only when:

You have given consent

It is necessary to perform a contract with you

We are legally required to do so

It is in our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights


E. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose your information only:

To service providers who assist us in operating our website or business

When required by law or legal process

To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the agreed purpose.


F. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your personal information is transferred outside South Africa, we will ensure that:

The receiving country has adequate data protection laws, or

Appropriate contractual safeguards are in place, or

You have provided consent for the transfer


G. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality

Analyse website traffic

Remember user preferences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.


H. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

Access your personal information

Request correction or deletion

Object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

[email protected]


I. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.


J. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against:

Loss

Misuse

Unauthorised access

Disclosure

Alteration

Destruction

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


K. Information Officer (POPIA Requirement)

In accordance with POPIA, our Information Officer is:

Name: Nkanyiso Mhlongo
Email: [email protected]

The Information Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws.


L. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately upon publication.


M. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

[email protected]

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