At Unique Cottages ("Unique Cottages," "we," "us," "our"), we prioritise the protection of your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information when voluntarily provided by individuals, such as when signing up for updates, applying for cottage ownership, or completing online forms. This may include your name, contact details, identification information, and financial information.

Information Automatically Collected

We may collect information about visitors to our website for analytical purposes, including IP addresses, browsing behaviour, and device information.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for purposes including sending updates, processing applications, improving our services, and marketing. This includes using information to notify individuals about new phases of the development, marketing campaigns, and special offers.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on consent, legal obligations, contract performance, and legitimate interests, as permitted by applicable data protection laws.

How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share it with service providers assisting in our operations, such as marketing agencies, legal advisors, and IT service providers.

Marketing Use of Information

By entering into marketing activities, such as signing up for updates or applying for cottage ownership, you may be added to our marketing waitlist. This list is used to notify individuals about new phases of the development, marketing campaigns, newsletters, and special offers. You can unsubscribe from marketing communications or manage your preferences at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link provided in our communications.

Your Rights with Respect to Personal Information

You have the right to access, rectify, withdraw consent, object, erase, restrict, and request data portability of your personal information. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using under contact@uniquecottages.co.za.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, as required by law, and for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

International Transfers

Personal information may be accessed and processed in South Africa and transferred internationally. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and provide adequate protection for personal information.

Compliance with POPIA

We comply with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), and other relevant data protection laws. We have a legal duty to process personal information in a manner that is lawful, responsible, and legitimate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and significant changes will be communicated to you. By continuing to engage with us after updates, you agree to the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@uniquecottages.co.za.

Thank you for entrusting us with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

the Unique Cottages Team