Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2024

At The Wedding DJ’s, accessible from https://the-weddingdjs.co.za/, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information when you:

  • Submit a quote enquiry via email.
  • Sign up for our newsletter via MailChimp.
  • Interact with our website, including the use of cookies and tracking technologies.

The information collected includes:

  • Personal information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) provided voluntarily through forms.
  • Technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns through Google Analytics.

2. Use of Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to quote inquiries.
  • Improve our website and services through Google Analytics.
  • Send newsletters and marketing materials (with your consent) via MailChimp.
  • Run Google Adwords campaigns for promotional purposes.
  • Maintain website security using WordFence and Really Simple SSL.
  • Detect and prevent spam through Akismet and Google reCAPTCHA.

3. Google Services

We use several Google services on our website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior and website usage. Google may collect data such as IP addresses and cookies to provide this service. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.
  • Google Fonts: Enhances the visual appearance of our website. No personal data is collected by us; however, Google may receive some information such as your IP address.
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Protects our website from spam and abuse by verifying that data submitted on the site is from a human user. reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

4. Security Measures

We take security seriously and employ the following tools to protect your data:

  • WordFence: A security plugin that monitors and blocks malicious activity on the website.
  • Really Simple SSL: Ensures that your data is encrypted and transmitted securely through HTTPS.

These services may use cookies and log information for security purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure website functionality (e.g., Google Fonts, Font Awesome).
  • Track usage and behavior through Google Analytics.
  • Serve ads via Google Adwords.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Integrations

We integrate with third-party platforms, including:

  • MailChimp: To manage our email marketing and newsletter signups.
  • Social Media Accounts: Our website links to our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), which may collect personal information. Please review their privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.
  • Font Awesome: Provides icons used across the site but does not collect any personal data from users.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except when necessary to provide services (e.g., MailChimp) or comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the POPI Act, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
  • Object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Store Address: Unit 64 The Old Timber Yard,
#27, 7th Avenue,
Maitland, Cape Town 7405

Email: bookings@the-weddingdjs.co.za
Phone: +27 21 410-8095

9. 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 effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at bookings@the-weddingdjs.co.za or +27 21 410-8095.