Effective Date: 2018
At Origin Thrive, accessible at www.originthrive.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit our website or use our services.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@originthrive.com.
1. Scope of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
•Data collected through www.originthrive.com.
•Data collected when you engage with our marketing, website, and advertising services.
2. Who We Are
yMarketing Digital Marketing (Pty) Ltd t/a Origin Thrive
•Location: Durban, South Africa
•Phone (WhatsApp Only): +27 (0) 81 018-2858
•Email: info@originthrive.com
We provide omni-marketing, advertising, and website services to clients globally, including in South Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide to Us
•Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name.
•Billing Information: Payment details, invoicing information.
•Project Details: Content, branding materials, and other business data shared during engagements.
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our website, we may collect:
•Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
•Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, clickstream data.
•Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on your IP address.
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise your experience. For more details, see Section 7 (Cookies).
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
•To provide and deliver our services.
•To communicate with you regarding projects, updates, or inquiries.
•To process payments and manage invoicing.
•To analyse website performance and improve user experience.
•To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the UK/EU, we process your data based on:
•Contractual Necessity: To provide requested services.
•Consent: For email marketing or cookie use (where required).
•Legal Obligation: To comply with laws.
•Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and improving services.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
•Service Providers: For payment processing, hosting, and email marketing.
•Third-Party Platforms: For campaign execution (e.g., Google, Meta, LinkedIn).
•Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
7. Cookies and Tracking
7.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
•Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
•Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous usage data to improve performance.
•Advertising Cookies: Help us deliver targeted advertisements.
7.2 Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of our website.
8. Your Rights
8.1 South Africa (POPIA)
•Right to access your personal information.
•Right to request correction or deletion of your data.
•Right to object to data processing for direct marketing.
8.2 UK/EU (GDPR)
•Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
•Right to data portability.
•Right to withdraw consent for data processing.
•Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8.3 USA (CCPA)
•Right to know what personal data we collect.
•Right to request data deletion.
•Right to opt out of the sale of your data (note: we do not sell data).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@originthrive.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, we securely delete or anonymise your data.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Data Transfers
As a global company, we may transfer your data to servers or service providers located in different countries. When transferring data outside of your region, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
•yMarketing Digital Marketing (Pty) Ltd t/a Origin Thrive
•Location: Durban, South Africa
•Phone (WhatsApp Only): +27 (0) 81 018-2858
•Email: info@originthrive.com