This Privacy Policy explains how Meditree (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide to us when you use our website, Meditree.co.za (the “Website”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect 1.1 Personal Information: When you use our Website, we may collect certain personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, contact number, and location.
1.2 Usage Data: We may also collect non-personal information about your interaction with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This information is collected automatically using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
- Use of Collected Information 2.1 Personal Information: We use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account.
- To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers regarding classified ads.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to our services.
2.2 Usage Data: We use non-personal information collected from your use of the Website to analyze trends, administer the Website, track user movements, and gather demographic information. This helps us improve our services and enhance your experience on our Website.
- Data Sharing 3.1 Sharing of Classified Ads: We may share the classified ads you post on our Website with other classified websites and social media platforms, such as Facebook, to increase their visibility and reach a wider audience.
3.2 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These service providers may have access to your personal information but are obligated to protect its confidentiality and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or the rights of others, investigate fraud, or ensure the safety of our users.
- Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
- Third-Party Links Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing any personal information.
- Children’s Privacy Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated policy will be posted on our Website with the revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our Website following the changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
- Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@meditree.co.za.
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.