Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09 June 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Petrol Pricing South Africa ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you subscribe to fuel price alerts, newsletters, or other updates, we may collect:

• Your email address
• Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website information

This information is collected through analytics tools and cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide fuel price alerts and updates
• Respond to enquiries and support requests
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Monitor website usage and traffic
• Prevent abuse and maintain website security

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email alerts, we may send you:

• Fuel price update notifications
• Service announcements
• Website-related communications

You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Measure website performance
• Understand visitor behaviour
• Improve website functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers, including:

• Google Analytics
• Google Sheets
• Google Apps Script
• Email delivery services

These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

POPIA Compliance

We process personal information in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA") of South Africa.

Where applicable, we will:

• Collect personal information only for lawful and legitimate purposes.
• Process personal information in a reasonable manner that does not infringe your privacy.
• Take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
• Retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
• Respect your rights to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.

If you believe that your personal information has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

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

Email: admin@petrolsa.co.za

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.