Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01/05/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Fruitful Exports. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with our website, www.fruitfulexports.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with South African data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
2. Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our content. This includes:
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Your IP address
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Web browser and version
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Time zone
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring sites or search terms
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Device type and operating system
We collect this information using technologies such as:
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Cookies – small data files stored on your device.
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Log files – record website activity and user interactions.
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Web beacons, tags, and pixels – track browsing behavior and user flow.
If you contact us via a form or email, we may collect:
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Your name
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Email address
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Company or organization
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Phone number (optional)
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Message content
This information is referred to as “Personal Information.”
3. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the information collected to:
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Respond to inquiries and messages
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Improve and optimize our website’s performance
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Monitor for fraud or security issues
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Maintain communication with partners and potential clients
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Fulfill any legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as:
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Hosting providers
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Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
We may also disclose your information:
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To comply with legal obligations or government requests
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To enforce our terms of use or protect our rights
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies help us understand how users navigate the site and enhance your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact the functionality of the Site.
To learn more about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Your Rights (Under POPIA)
If you are a South African resident, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to processing of your data
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Do Not Track
Please note we do not alter our data collection practices in response to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with the date of revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Fruitful Exports Email: mdesai@fruitfulexports.com Website: www.fruitfulexports.com