Effective Date: September 2025
Tomas Strategies (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the secure processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact number
- Business name
- Social media account details
- Billing or payment information
- Any content you provide through contact forms or service requests
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.)
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and manage our digital marketing services
- Communicate with you about inquiries, quotes, or projects
- Send administrative or promotional emails (with your consent)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data with:
- Employees or contractors for the purpose of delivering services
- Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, CRM tools, ad platforms) under confidentiality obligations
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
4. Data Storage and Protection
Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems and industry-standard security measures. We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Object to the processing of your data
- Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible
- Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@tomasstrategies.co.za
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of our site.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their policies.
8. International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside of South Africa (e.g., cloud-based platforms or tools), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with POPIA requirements.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our services or website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, contact us at:
Tomas Strategies
📧 Email: info@tomasstrategies.co.za
🌐 Website: https://tomasstrategies.co.za
📍 Address: Durbanville | Western Cape 7550