Vertec Scientific SA
Last updated: January 2026
Vertec Scientific SA (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://vertecsa.co.za/ (“the Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any information voluntarily submitted via contact forms
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and usage statistics
2. How We Collect Information
Personal information is collected when you:
- Submit a contact form on our Website
- Communicate with us via email or other electronic means
- Browse our Website (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide requested information
- Improve the performance and usability of our Website
- Monitor and analyse Website traffic and usage patterns
- Maintain internal records and communications
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse Website traffic.
We use Google Analytics, which collects anonymised information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the Website
- Device and browser information
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
5. Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. The information generated by cookies about your use of the Website is transmitted to and stored by Google. This data is used to compile reports on Website activity and improve services.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may disclose personal information:
- If required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- To trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website, subject to confidentiality obligations
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
- Loss
- Unauthorised access
- Misuse, alteration, or disclosure
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Your Rights
Under POPIA and, where applicable, GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
11. Children’s Information
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us at:
Vertec Scientific SA (Pty) Ltd
Website: https://vertecsa.co.za/
Email: sales@vertecsa.co.za
Phone: 011 789 7177