Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-02-20
Company Name: Gas-Etc (Pty) Ltd
Website: www.gas-etc.co.za

1. Introduction

Gas-Etc (Pty) Ltd (“Gas-Etc”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Name and surname
• Company name
• Contact details (phone number, email address)
• Physical or postal address
• Information submitted via contact forms or quote requests
• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, cookies, and analytics data)

We only collect personal information that is necessary for providing our services or responding to your enquiries.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and quote requests
• Provide products and services
• Improve our website and customer experience
• Communicate important updates
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our website or business
• Professional advisors (accountants, legal advisors)
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your information.

5. Data Security

Gas-Etc (Pty) Ltd takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect website traffic data. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve functionality and performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Object to the processing of your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Gas-Etc (Pty) Ltd
Apex Industrial Sites, Benoni, South Africa
Email: sales@gas-etc.co.za
Phone: 011 420 0568

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.