Legal / information handling / website use
This page explains what Gridline collects, why it is collected, how it is protected, and what rights you have under South Africa's POPIA Act.
The summary below is followed by the full policy. Use the section links to move directly to the part you need, whether that is cookies, retention, sharing, or your POPIA rights.
Gridline Consulting (Pty) Ltd is the responsible party for the personal information described in this policy.
Responsible party: Gridline Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Information Officer: Theuns Strydom
Email: info@gridlineconsulting.co.za
Phone: +27 62 366 9514
Website: gridlineconsulting.co.za
Country: South Africa
We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.
Gridline does not use personal information for unsolicited marketing without explicit consent.
The website uses cookies and Google Analytics 4. Analytics is not activated until consent is given through the cookie banner.
| Cookie / tool | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| gridline_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference, accepted or declined. | No, this is functional. |
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _gid) | Anonymised website usage statistics such as pages, sessions, and device type. | Yes, only after consent. |
You can withdraw cookie consent by clearing browser storage or declining if the banner appears again. Declining does not prevent normal use of the site.
Gridline does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information is only shared in limited cases:
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Contact form enquiries are retained for up to 3 years for business record purposes. You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention obligations.
Gridline takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. The website is served over HTTPS. No internet transmission method is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
As a data subject under POPIA, you may:
Request confirmation of whether Gridline holds your information and request a copy.
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to any legal retention duties.
Object to processing on reasonable grounds.
Withdraw any consent previously given for processing.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at inforegulator.org.za.
To exercise these rights, contact info@gridlineconsulting.co.za. Gridline will respond within 30 days of receiving the request.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practice or legislation. The last updated date at the top of the page reflects the latest revision.
Contact the Information Officer directly if you want to ask about this policy, your rights, or how Gridline handles website enquiries.