Privacy matters

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 January 2026

1. Introduction

GeoSwift Consulting (Pty) Ltd (“GeoSwift”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website www.geoswift.co.za
(“the Website”) and related communications.

This policy is drafted in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.

2. Responsible Party

GeoSwift Consulting (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
Website: www.geoswift.co.za

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us via the contact details provided on the Website.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

Name and surname

Company name

Email address

Telephone number

Any information submitted via contact forms, email enquiries, or quotation requests

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address

Browser type and version

Operating system

Pages visited and time spent on the Website

Referring URLs

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below).

4. Purpose of Processing

We collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries and requests

Providing professional consulting services

Preparing quotations and proposals

Managing client relationships

Improving website performance and user experience

Legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance

We do not sell or trade personal information.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal information is processed on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

Consent provided by the data subject

Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract

Compliance with legal obligations

Legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override your rights

6. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to:

Employees or contractors who require it to perform their duties

Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal advisors)

Service providers involved in website hosting, analytics, or IT support

All third parties are required to protect personal information in accordance with POPIA.

7. Cross-Border Transfers

Where personal information is processed or stored outside South Africa (e.g., cloud hosting or analytics services), we ensure that:

The recipient country has adequate data protection laws; or

Appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the information

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

Loss

Unauthorised access

Unlawful processing

Accidental disclosure or destruction

While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

Comply with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations

Thereafter, information is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Rights

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information

Request correction or deletion of personal information

Object to the processing of your personal information

Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

11. Children’s Information

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us via the details provided on the Website.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14 January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, improve usability, and provide analytical insights.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and security.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use the Website, such as:

Pages visited

Time spent on pages

Traffic sources

This helps us improve website performance and content.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences (where applicable) to enhance the user experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (e.g., analytics or hosting providers) that place cookies on your device. These third parties are responsible for their own cookie practices.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

Common browsers provide guidance on managing cookies:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Microsoft Edge

Safari

5. Consent

By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or a cookie management tool.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via the details provided on the Website.