Privacy Policy

Last updated October 2025

At SARTORI™, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013, and other applicable data protection laws. It also explains how our website functions with cookies, comments, and embedded content.

By using our website (www.sartori.co.za) or engaging with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

SARTORI™ is a brand management and influencer agency. Our website address is: https://sartori.co.za/.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you: Name, email address, phone number, company/brand information, social media handles, or other details provided via contact forms, sign-ups, or direct communication.
  • Automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage through cookies and analytics.
  • Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
  • Media Uploads: If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors to the site may download and extract location data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Match influencers and ambassadors with relevant brand opportunities.
  • Communicate with clients, partners, and collaborators.
  • Personalize user experiences on our site.
  • Comply with legal obligations under POPIA and other applicable laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and enhance your experience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (lasting one year).
  • Temporary cookies are used on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies (discarded when closed).
  • Login cookies last two days; screen preference cookies last a year. If you select “Remember Me,” login persists for two weeks.
  • If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will store the post ID (expires after one day).

You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some site features may not function as intended.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share personal information with:

  • Business Partners & Clients: For influencer/ambassador campaign collaborations.
  • Service Providers: IT, analytics, hosting, or payment processing providers.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required to comply with applicable laws.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and recognition of follow-ups.
  • Registered users (if any): We store the personal information provided in user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information (except usernames). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
  • Other personal data collected for business purposes will be kept only as long as necessary to fulfill those purposes or as required by law.

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct or update your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal/administrative requirements).
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sartori.co.za.

9. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g. Akismet). Data may also be transferred across borders if accessed from outside South Africa. We ensure adequate protection of personal data in such cases.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

📧 info@sartori.co.za
🌐 www.sartori.co.za