Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  16 January 2025

Giyani Petroleum (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

By using our website (www.giyanipetroleum.co.za), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1 Information You Provide:

  • Name

  • Contact details (e.g., phone number, email address, physical address)

  • Any other information you provide through forms or correspondence on our website

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Device information (e.g., device type, operating system)

1.3 Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests

  • To process transactions or provide services requested by you

  • To improve our website and user experience

  • To send you updates, promotions, or information related to our services (only where consent has been obtained)

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations


3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information:

  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business

  • When required by law, such as in response to a legal process or to comply with legal obligations

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others


4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


5. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request details of personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we correct or update your personal information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or regulatory requirements.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].


6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.


7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.


10. Contact Us

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

  • Email: info@giyanipetroleum.co.za

  • Phone: +27 (0)82 809 2814

  • Address:  Cedex Business Park, 10 Tennyson Drive, Tulisa Park, Germiston, Johannesburg, 2109

Thank you for trusting Giyani Petroleum with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with POPIA.

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