Effective Date: 20 March 2025 Last Updated: 20 March 2025
1. INTRODUCTION Thompson Trust (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Cookies Consent Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thompsontrust.co.za.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy and consent to our use of cookies as described below.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT We may collect and process the following personal information:
Payment and transaction details (if purchases are made)
Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, clickstream data)
We collect this information directly from you (e.g., when you fill out forms) and automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION We use your personal data to:
Provide and manage our services
Process transactions and payments
Improve our website and user experience
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send promotional materials (if you have opted in)
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:
Ensure website functionality and security
Analyze website traffic and usage
Personalize content and ads
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising
Managing Cookies: You can accept or reject cookies via the cookie banner on our site. You can also adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies, though some site features may not function properly without them.
5. DATA SHARING AND SECURITY We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:
Service providers who assist with website operations (hosting, analytics, payments)
Legal authorities if required by law
Business partners for joint promotions (only with your consent)
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
6. YOUR RIGHTS You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal data.
8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. CONTACT US If you have any questions about this policy or your data privacy rights, please contact us:
