Privacy Policy

Your decision to provide personal information via the farm.co.za directory website is entirely your choice. At farm.co.za, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how MES Consulting Online (Pty) Ltd will manage your data on farm.co.za. By using farm.co.za and providing personal information to us directly or through site interactions, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. WHEN WE COLLECT INFORMATION As a directory service, we collect data at different points to improve the user experience and manage our listings. Data may be collected when:

   1.1. You request information about products or services listed in our directory;

   1.2. You interact with any farm.co.za representatives;

   1.3. You complete contact forms, directory listings, reviews, or surveys, sign up for updates, or request specific information.

2. WHAT INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT We may collect, store, and use the following information:

   2.1. Details about your device and browsing session on farm.co.za (e.g., IP address, location, browser type, referral source, pages visited, and time spent on each);

   2.2. Information you provide for directory listings, contact forms, or inquiries about products or services (e.g., name, email, phone number, company name);

   2.3. Preferences or updates you choose to receive regarding the farm.co.za directory (e.g., email subscriptions, company updates).

3. COOKIES As a directory platform, cookies help us analyze directory usage patterns and improve user experience:

   3.1. Cookies enable features such as saving search preferences, understanding user trends, and making our website more intuitive for repeat users;

   3.2. Users can modify browser settings to refuse cookies, though certain directory features may be limited.

4. USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA Data collected through farm.co.za is used to:

   4.1. Administer and maintain directory listings and user accounts;

   4.2. Enhance and personalize directory searches and user navigation;

   4.3. Communicate relevant updates on listed products, services, or industry news;

   4.4. Generate and share statistical insights on directory use;

   4.5. Respond to inquiries related to specific listings, services, or support needs.

5. DISCLOSURES Directory information may be shared with business affiliates or listing partners when necessary to fulfill services provided on the site.
6. SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA We prioritise data security and take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to protect directory user data against misuse.
7. YOUR RIGHTS You may request to view, update, or remove your directory listing or account data by contacting us at reception@nowmedia.co.za.