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Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 1 December 2025

EBM Smartgrid Technologies (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African standards.

This combined Privacy and Cookies Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we safeguard it, how cookies are used on our website, and what rights you have as a data subject.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website, products, or services.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Physical or mailing address
  • Account login details (if applicable)
  • Billing and payment details for orders
  • Information submitted through forms, contact pages, and newsletter sign-ups

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Web pages visited and interaction data
  • Referring website or search query
  • Cookies and other tracking data

1.3 Payment Information

Sensitive financial information (e.g., card numbers) is processed securely through approved third-party payment gateway providers.
We do not store payment information on our servers.


2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • Order processing and service delivery
  • Customer support and communication
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Personalising content based on user preferences
  • Sending updates, newsletters, or marketing messages (only if you opt in)
  • Maintaining website security and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Compliance with South African legal obligations

Your personal information will never be sold or traded.

We only share information with trusted service providers as required for business operations, and only under confidentiality agreements.


3. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)

We process your information based on:

  • Your consent
  • Contractual necessity to fulfil orders
  • Legitimate interests, such as improving our services
  • Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements

4. Protection of Your Information

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure storage systems
  • Access restrictions to personal data
  • Regular cybersecurity audits
  • Encryption of payment gateway data

After completing a transaction, sensitive financial details are not stored on our systems.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support essential site functions.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to:

  • Recognise your browser
  • Save preferences
  • Maintain shopping cart contents
  • Improve performance and analytics

Cookies may be session-based or persistent, first-party or third-party.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

These are required for basic site functionality, such as:

  • Secure login
  • Shopping cart processing
  • Form functionality
  • Site security

These cannot be disabled through our system.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use our website.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics.

c) Functional Cookies

These enhance the user experience by remembering preferences such as:

  • Language settings
  • Saved form fields
  • User login sessions

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies (if enabled)

Used to deliver relevant ads or track marketing effectiveness.
These cookies require your explicit consent.

5.3 Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from:

  • Google Analytics and Google Ads
  • Facebook/Meta or LinkedIn plugins
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Payment processors

Each third party maintains its own privacy and cookie policies.

5.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookie Consent Panel

If our site uses a cookie consent banner, you may adjust your preferences at any time.

Note: Disabling cookies may impact certain website features.


6. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or distribute personal information.
We may share data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers
  • Payment gateways
  • Newsletter systems
  • Security and analytics platforms

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

We may also disclose information when:

  • Required by law
  • Necessary to protect our rights or property
  • Required to enforce our site policies

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
These sites have independent policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

However, we welcome feedback if any linked site behaves inappropriately.


8. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject in South Africa, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data
  • Request deletion of information in certain circumstances
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

Information Regulator Contact

To exercise your rights, contact us at the details provided below.


9. Retention of Information

We store personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes listed above
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes and maintain business records

When information is no longer required, we securely destroy or anonymise it.


10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not targeted at children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.


11. Terms and Conditions

Please refer to our Terms & Conditions document for details about website use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of our site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.


13. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or your personal information, please contact:

EBM Smartgrid Technologies
📧 Email: ebm@ebm.co.za
📞 Tel: +27 (0)11-288 0000
🌐 Website: https://ebm.co.za