Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 July 2024

Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, transfers, and stores your information in accordance with South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Scope of Processing
   We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services. The processing of personal data takes place regularly only with consent. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent cannot be obtained for reasons of fact and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
2. Legal Basis
   The processing of your data is based on your consent or if it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, or based on legitimate interest, in compliance with POPIA. If the processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the contact information provided below.
3. Data Processed
   3.1. Website Access: When you visit our website, we collect the following data:

• Information about the type and version of your internet browser.
• The operating system of your computer or smartphone.
• Your internet service provider.
• Your IP address.
• Date and time of your access.
• Geographic location.
• Websites from which you came to us.
• Websites that you visit from our site.

  3.2. Contact Information: When you contact us or subscribe to our services, we collect your name, address, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide to us.

4. Use of Data
   We use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:

• To personalize your experience and respond to your individual needs.
• To improve our website based on the feedback we receive from you.
• To establish a primary channel of communication with you.

5. Cookies
   Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small text files that can be placed on your hard drive when you visit a website. These text files are created and sent to you by the web server with which you have made a connection through your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome). Cookies cannot run any programs or infect your computer with viruses. Their purpose is to make your whole Internet service more user-friendly and effective. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information.
6. Recipients of Personal Data
   For the operation of our website and for the provision of personalized services, Sakata also employs subsidiaries from the Sakata group or external service providers who support us in processing orders, operating the website, providing personalized services and providing information to customers. These companies may only use your personal data in fulfilling their tasks on our behalf and are obligated to comply with the relevant data protection regulations.

   Transmission of personal data to state institutions and authorities takes place only in accordance with binding national legal provisions or if legal or criminal proceedings require them to be passed on. They will not be passed on for any other purposes.

7. Transmission to Third Countries
   Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside South Africa. We ensure that appropriate protection is in place for your data through contractual agreements and other safeguards.
8. Retention Period
   We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, we will delete or anonymize your data. 

9. Your Rights
   Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access.
• Right to rectification.
• Right to deletion.
• Right to restrict processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to object to processing.

  You can exercise these rights by contacting us as provided below in paragraph 11. 

10. Data Security
    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.
11. Contact Information
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

    Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
    Plot 65, Rhenosterspruit, R512, Lanseria, 1748
    Telephone: +27 (0) 11 548 2800
    E-mail: info.saf@sakata.eu

12. Amendments to this Privacy Policy
    We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. 

13. External Links
    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Complaints
    If you believe that your data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator in South Africa.

    Contact:
    JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
    P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
    010 023 5200
    enquiries@inforegulator.org.za
    https://eservices.inforegulator.org.za