Privacy Policy for Z web&co

Last Updated: June 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Z Web & Co (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit our website at zwebandco.com (the “Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Data We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Website. This typically occurs when you fill out a contact form, sign up for a newsletter, or inquire about our services. The types of Personal Data we may collect include:

  • Your Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Any message or details you provide in your inquiry.

b. Usage Data When you visit our Website, we automatically collect information about how the Website is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include your computer’s Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type and version, the pages you visit on our Website, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. This data helps us understand how our Website is being used and how we can improve it.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like beacons and tags) to track activity on our Website and to hold certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use them for purposes such as:

  • Essential Cookies: To make the Website work correctly.
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., via Google Analytics) and improve its performance.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences.

You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Website may not function as intended.

2. How We Use Your Information

Z Web & Co uses the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request (e.g., web design consultations).
  • To send you information, updates, and marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you (if you’ve opted in).
  • To improve our Website, products, and services.
  • To monitor and analyze Website usage and trends.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your Personal Data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics services, email marketing platforms). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your data to perform the services we’ve hired them for.
    • (Assumed examples: Google Analytics, your website hosting provider, possibly a CRM or email marketing service if you use one.)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).
  • Business Transfers: If Z Web & Co is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will notify you before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security & Retention

The security of your data is important to us. We implement reasonable security measures, such as SSL encryption for data transmission and secure server practices, to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements).

5. Your Data Protection Rights (POPIA & General)

As a South African company, we operate under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

  • The right to access: You can request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
  • The right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
  • The right to erasure: You can request that we delete your Personal Data under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing: You can object to our processing of your Personal Data under certain conditions.
  • The right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your Personal Data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

  • By email: [Your Primary Contact Email, zwebandco@gmail.com]
  • By visiting this page on our website: https://www.zwebandco.com