Effective Date: 20th September 2024
At Swirly, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, and interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit or use the Swirly website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Information that can personally identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when you sign up, enter giveaways, or contact us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including wine, event, and restaurant listings.
- To communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, or providing updates about new features or promotions.
- To process giveaway entries and manage contests or competitions.
- To analyze website usage and improve the functionality and user experience of the Swirly platform.
- To ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.
3. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy, and we do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website or delivering services, such as hosting, analytics, and email communications.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Swirly, our users, or others.
4. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Choices
- Access and Correction: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. To do so, please contact us using the details provided below.
- Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that certain features of the Swirly website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
- Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as partner wine farms, restaurants, or event organizers. Swirly is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: info@129.232.230.190
Phone: +27 72 657 2001
Mailing Address: PO Box 51013,Waterfront,Western Cape,8002