Privacy Notice – BAR Valley Processing
1. Introduction
BAR Valley Processing (“BAR Valley”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is safeguarded in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
2.1 Information You Provide
Full name and surname
Contact details (email address, phone number)
Company name and role
Enquiry or message content submitted via our website
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data (pages visited, duration, interactions)
Cookies and tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
To engage with suppliers, partners, and clients
To improve our website, services, and user experience
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To communicate relevant business updates (where appropriate)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on:
Your consent
The necessity to perform a contract or respond to requests
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests, provided your rights are not overridden
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
Service providers supporting our website and operations
Professional advisors (legal, compliance, auditors)
Regulatory authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Alteration or destruction
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
8. Your Rights
In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator South Africa
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance.
You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, although this may affect functionality.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your information is handled, please contact us:
BAR Valley Processing
Email: info@barvalley.co.za
Location: Western Cape, South Africa