Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 07 September 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to mgclassics.co.za, operated by M&G Classics Pty Ltd. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us for services, or interact with us online.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information:

a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:
This is information that identifies you personally. We collect it when you:

Contact Us: Fill out a contact form, request a quote, or send us an email. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and details about your vehicle.
Subscribe: Sign up for our newsletter or blog updates (email address).
Transact with Us: Inquire about or purchase parts, merchandise, or services (name, address, phone number, payment information*).
Submit Content: Post comments on our blog or submit photos of your project car.

*Note: We do not store your full credit card details. Payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

b) Automatically Collected Information (Non-Personal):
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain data through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:

Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.
Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Site.
Location Data: General geographic location derived from your IP address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests for quotes.
To process transactions and send you related information, including invoices and purchase confirmations.
To send you promotional communications, such as newsletters or updates about our services, with your permission. You can opt-out at any time.
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on our Site.
To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.

4. How We Share Your Information

We value your trust and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share information with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business (e.g., email marketing services, payment processors, web hosting companies), or servicing you, so long as they agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Obligations: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small file placed on your hard drive. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

We may use cookies for:

Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies: Recognize you when you return and personalize content.
Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to pages and links, used to make advertising more relevant.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures, including SSL encryption, to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: The right to request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: The right to have any inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request we delete your personal data.
Restrict Processing: The right to request we temporarily or permanently stop processing your personal data.
Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to Processing: The right to object to us processing your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites, such as parts suppliers or industry blogs. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any other site you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

M&G Classics

082 338 8923

gareth@mgclassics.co.za