1. Introduction
Oakmont Digital (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following information:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Contact number
- Business information (where applicable)
This information is collected when you:
- Fill in contact forms
- Request a quote or service
- Communicate with us directly
Website Usage Data
We may collect non-personal data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
This helps us improve performance and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide services
- Communicate project updates
- Improve our website and services
- Send important service-related information
- Ensure website security and prevent misuse
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your information is stored securely using trusted hosting providers. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) to secure all communications.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools to support our services, including:
- Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Email hosting and communication platforms
- Payment gateways (where applicable)
These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
7. Contact Forms
Information submitted through our contact forms is used strictly for communication and service delivery. We do not use this information for unsolicited marketing.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal processes, or prevent fraud.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Oakmont Digital
Email: admin@oakmontdigital.com
Website: www.oakmontdigital.com
14. Protection of Personal Information (POPIA)
Oakmont Digital complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and is committed to processing personal information lawfully and responsibly.
Lawful Processing
We collect and process personal information only when:
- You have provided consent;
- It is necessary to deliver our services; or
- We are required to do so by law.
Purpose Limitation
Your personal information is collected for specific, legitimate purposes related to our services and will not be processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
Data Minimisation
We only collect information that is relevant and necessary for the intended purpose.
Security Safeguards
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, damage, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator South Africa
Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities where required by law.