Man Truck and Bus Johannesburg Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide to us directly or via our website. This includes personal and business details necessary to deliver our services.

2. Business and Personal Information

Includes identification and contact information (name, phone, email) and other information provided during our business relationship. We preserve confidentiality and use the data only for stated purposes.

3. Uses of Information

1. To provide the services you request.
2. To verify your identity for security purposes.
3. For marketing our services and products (with your consent where required).
4. To compile non-identifying aggregated statistics (e.g., demographics, site usage).

4. Data Retention

We retain business records for a minimum of six years to meet legal, tax and business requirements, and to support any potential claims or defences.

5. Domain Name and Email Address

We log domain names and email addresses for correspondence and to track page visits. We do not divulge your email address to anyone outside our employees or contractors who must know it.

• Correspondence and customer service;
• Anonymous quality control and site improvement;
• News and product information related to your enquiries or purchases;
• Information about related products or sister websites.

6. Information You Post on Our Site

Content you post (forum, blog, email) is stored on our servers. We do not routinely use it except to display or respond, though our Terms and Conditions reserve rights to use such content.

7. Website Usage Information

We may use embedded software (e.g., JavaScript) to collect page views, referral sources, time on page and performance metrics. This information is not currently associated with identifiable individuals.

8. Information from Third Parties

We may receive aggregated or derived data from third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics). Such data is not personally identifiable.

9. Content Intended for Third-Party Use

If you post content intended for others to read or reuse, we are not responsible for how third parties use that content. Please ensure you are comfortable with broader distribution before posting.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to improve site functionality and measure usage. Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent until you delete them or they expire.

11. Sending a Message via Our Website

When you send a message, we collect the information you provide to confirm entitlement to information and to respond. We record requests and replies to improve service efficiency.

12. Job Applications

If you apply for a job, we may retain your application for up to three years in case future opportunities arise.

13. Employee Records

If employed by us, we collect work-related information during employment and retain employee files for six years after employment ends.

14. Marketing

With your permission, we may share your name and email with selected associates who may offer services you find useful. You can opt out anytime via our website.

15. Re-marketing

We may use re-marketing tags (e.g., Google) to serve adverts for our products when you visit other websites.

16. Affiliate Information

Affiliate data is retained for business use. We may disclose an affiliate's first name and URL to other affiliates to acknowledge performance (e.g., winners).

17. Use of Site by Children

We do not market to children and do not sell products to children. If you are under 18, use our site only with parental or guardian consent.

18. Disclosure, Compliance & International Processing

We may disclose information to legal authorities where required (e.g., court order). We aim to comply with applicable laws in jurisdictions where we operate. While our websites are hosted in South Africa, some processing may occur outside South Africa using outsourced services. By using our services you acknowledge that data may be processed in other countries.