Privacy Policy
RJF Automotive International Proprietary Limited Privacy Policy
Definitions “Cookies” refers to small text files transferred by a web server to, and stored on, your hard drive which help you to navigate the Website as easily as possible. “RJF Automotive” refers to RJF Automotive International Proprietary Limited, a private company duly registered in terms of the laws of the Republic of South Africa with registration number: 2003/012841/07. “Information Regulator” refers to the Information Regulator established in terms of section 39 of POPIA. “Personal Information” refers to Personal Information as defined in POPIA and/or third-party information provided by you pursuant to your use of the Website and/or purchasing of Products. “POPIA” refers to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, as amended. “Privacy Policy” means this privacy policy. “Products” refers to any products offered and sold by RJF Automotive. “Website” refers to, and includes any part or element of, www.rjfautomotive.co.za and any sub-site or other website owned or used by RJF Automotive from time to time.
Introduction RJF Automotive respects your privacy and is committed to processing and protecting your Personal Information in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner that does not infringe your privacy.
By purchasing our Products or using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your Personal Information as set forth herein. If you do not agree to and accept this Privacy Policy, you should not purchase our Products or use the Website.
The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. RJF Automotive is not responsible for the content provided in respect of such websites, Personal Information collected by such websites, and/or the privacy policies of such websites, and it is recommended that you refer directly to these third parties regarding their privacy policies before supplying any Personal Information to them.
What information is collected? When you use or visit our Website, we may collect certain information that is not Personal Information, such as your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, operating system, browser type, and internet service provider. This type of information does not identify you personally.
When you apply for credit facilities, purchase our Products, or use our Website, we may also collect Personal Information that you provide to RJF Automotive for such purposes. This Personal Information may contain information about you but may also include someone else’s Personal Information provided by you.
In particular, we may collect and process the following Personal Information about you:
Information that you provide by filling in forms, which entails the disclosure to RJF Automotive of certain Personal Information such as your first and last names, telephone numbers, physical, postal, and e-mail addresses, banking and/or credit card details, company information, residential addresses, business addresses, company registration documents, financial information, asset information, credit histories, trade references, related party information, and other information. This includes information provided at the time of your registering, subscribing, submitting, or posting material to RJF Automotive for the application for credit facilities, purchase of Products, and/or use of the Website.
Information that we may ask you for when you enter any competition or promotion featured on our Website or through the purchase of our Products.
Information that relates to records of correspondence between us.
Information from surveys that you choose to complete for RJF Automotive that we use for research purposes.
Details of transactions you carry out with RJF Automotive, whether through our Website or otherwise, and of the fulfillment of any contract you enter into with RJF Automotive.
How is my information stored? Your Personal Information is stored on Microsoft Azure servers located both in South Africa and outside of South Africa. The hosting provider is bound by a privacy agreement entered into with RJF Automotive, and your Personal Information is stored securely, privately, and is accessed using encrypted channels. In case of fire or damage to these servers, a backup solution exists to ensure no single point of failure.
By purchasing our Products or using the Website, and disclosing your Personal Information to RJF Automotive, you consent to the transfer of your Personal Information to Microsoft Azure servers located outside of South Africa.
How is my information used? By purchasing Products and/or using the Website, you hereby acknowledge and agree that:
Your Personal Information is stored and collected for purposes of processing Product orders, transacting with you, delivering the Products, registration and verification, communicating with you, marketing and advertising, to respond to your queries, or otherwise as may be required by law.
RJF Automotive may access, aggregate, and use your non-personalized Personal Information for internal business purposes such as generating statistics and developing strategic and marketing plans, in order to improve its Products, Product offerings, or ranges, and provide RJF Automotive’s customers with better information regarding the Products.
RJF Automotive will use your Personal Information to contact you about promotions, news, updates, and other information relating to its Products and the Website. Should you wish to opt-out of certain communications received from RJF Automotive, you may elect to do so by notifying RJF Automotive of your preference.
Is my information secure? The transmission of Personal Information via the internet or other electronic channels such as e-mail is not secure, and RJF Automotive cannot guarantee the security of such Personal Information. Transmission of your Personal Information is entirely at your own risk. Once received, RJF Automotive uses reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure the integrity of the Personal Information under its control and to prevent the loss of, damage to, or unauthorized destruction of your Personal Information and unlawful access to or processing of your Personal Information.
How long is my information retained for? Your Personal Information will be stored, processed, and used by RJF Automotive only for so long as your credit facility or account with RJF Automotive is active and as may be necessary to provide the Products to you, comply with any applicable laws, resolve disputes, and to enforce its agreements.
Amendment of this Policy RJF Automotive reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Such amendments shall be effected by way of publication thereof on the Website, and you waive any right you may have to receive specific notice of such amendments.
How to contact RJF Automotive If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact RJF Automotive’s information officer at [·], with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.
Last Updated: 19 March 2025