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Passive collection of personal information
Trade Intelligence passively collects (i.e. without the user actively providing the information) personal information about a user as the user accesses and navigates through the website using various technologies and means, such as navigational data collection and cookies.
A cookie is an alphanumeric identifier which Trade Intelligence's computer system transfers to a user's hard drive through the user's web browser when the user visits the website. It enables Trade Intelligence's system to recognise the user when the user visits the website again and to improve our service to the user.
This enables Trade Intelligence to diagnose problems with its server, report and aggregate information, determine the fastest route for a user's computer to use in connecting with the website, and better administer and improve the site.
Please note that users may disable the use of cookies by configuring the user's browser accordingly.
Consent to collection, use and storage of user's personal information
The user agrees that Trade Intelligence may collect, use and store the user's personal information
8.1 to establish and verify a user's identity;
8.2 to maintain and update Trade Intelligence's customer, or potential customer, databases;
8.3 to greet the user when he/she accesses the website;
8.4 to provide the user with value added services;
8.5 to communicate with the user;
8.6 to customise the website to users' preferences;
8.7 to inform the user of facts relating to his/her access to and use of the website;
8.8 to improve the content of the website or any of the services provided by Trade Intelligence;
8.9 to inform the user about Trade Intelligence services, including information of particular relevance to that user;
8.10 to inform the user about competitions, promotions and special offers from Trade Intelligence;
8.11 for marketing, product research and development purposes of Trade Intelligence;
8.12 to provide the user with targeted advertising when he/she accesses the website; and
8.13 to compile, use, disclose and trade with, non-personal statistical information about browsing habits, click-patterns, user preferences and access to the website.
Disclosure of user's personal information
Trade Intelligence will not disclose, for commercial gain or otherwise, users' personal information other than as set out in this policy.
The user agrees that Trade Intelligence may disclose the user's personal information
9.1 to Trade Intelligence's affiliates;
9.2 to third parties contracted or employed by Trade Intelligence to provide services for or to Trade Intelligence, including for example, website hosting and development, technical support, financial services such as processing of credit card or other payments, delivery services, and other support services. These companies require access to users' personal information to perform their functions and not for any other purposes and Trade Intelligence will take all reasonable steps to enter into confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with the relevant service providers;
9.3 to any third party who acquires all, or substantially all, of the assets or shares in Trade Intelligence, any of Trade Intelligence 's affiliates, and/or the website, whether by sale, merger, acquisition or otherwise; and
9.4 to governmental agencies, exchanges and other regulatory or self-regulatory bodies if Trade Intelligence is required to do so by law or if Trade Intelligence believes that such action is necessary to –
comply with the law or with any legal process;
protect and defend the rights, property or safety of Trade Intelligence, its affiliates or their customers;
prevent or deal with fraud or the abuse, misuse or unauthorised use of the website; and/or
protect the rights, property or safety of members of the public (if a user provides false or deceptive information about him/herself or misrepresents him/herself as being someone else, Trade Intelligence will proactively disclose such information to the appropriate regulatory bodies and commercial entities).
The user agrees that Trade Intelligence may use the user's personal information to compile profiles for statistical purposes and may freely trade with such profiles and statistical data, provided that the profiles or statistical data cannot be linked to the user by a third party.
Accuracy of personal information
In order to ensure that a user's personal information is accurate, current, and complete, the user may contact Trade Intelligence at the contact details below:
+27 [0] 31 303 2803 OR info@tradeintelligence.co.za
Trade Intelligence will take reasonable steps to correct or update such information.
Trade Intelligence reserves the right to charge the user a fee to cover Trade Intelligence 's expenses in this regard.
Unsolicited communications
Should a user not wish to receive electronic communications from Trade Intelligence, the user may unsubscribe from such communications by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link in the communication section or contact the Trade Intelligence on +27 [0] 31 3030 2903
Security
Trade Intelligence takes reasonable steps to put in place and maintain electronic procedures and systems with reference to accepted technological standards –
12.1 to ensure the accuracy of;
12.2 to prevent unauthorised access to or disclosure of; and
12.3 to protect from misuse, loss, alteration or destruction users' personal information.
However, the user acknowledges that that Internet communications and transactions are not 100% secure or error free. In particular, information may not be secure in transit from the user to the website.
Moreover, where the user provides particularly sensitive personal information such as passwords, ID numbers, or other special access features on this site, it is the user's responsibility to safeguard them.
Linking to third party websites
Trade Intelligence is not responsible for the privacy practices of third party websites to which there may be links on the website. Trade Intelligence advises users to read the privacy policy of each website which users visit.
Queries and complaints
If a user has any queries or complaints concerning this Privacy Policy and its application, the user may contact the Trade Intelligence at +27 [0] 31 3032803 OR info@tradeintelligence.co.za
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions and the relationship between you and Trade Intelligence will be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You consent to the jurisdiction of the relevant Magistrate's Court of South Africa having jurisdiction in respect of any proceedings instituted by either party in terms of these terms and conditions. In the event that legal proceedings are instituted by either party against the other, the unsuccessful party will pay the costs of the successful party on an attorney and own client scale.