1. Information We Collect

When you use our website or services, we may collect the following categories of data:

• Personal identification data: your name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide through our contact forms or service inquiries.
• Technical data: browser type, device information, IP address, and usage patterns collected via cookies and analytics tools.
• Communication data: messages, queries, and files you submit when requesting copyright guidance or career development support.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide copyright management or intellectual property guidance.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
• To send relevant updates or resources if you have opted in to receive them.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services, including:

• Hosting and analytics providers.
• Email and form processing services.
• Professional advisors and legal partners, where necessary for copyright or IP matters.

All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by South African law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Request data portability.
• Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

ControlYourArtwork
638 Dimakatso Street
Phone: 014-927-8096
Email: info@controlyourartwork.com