The privacy policy for oric.co.za is governed by its new ownership and alignment with Advanced Machinery (am.co.za). In South Africa, these practices must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Core Privacy Practices

• Information Collection: Data is collected directly when you request services, sign up for training at the Ambitious Academy, or use software tools. This typically includes your name, contact details, and business information.
• Automated Data: Like most industry sites, they use cookies and web analytic tools to track IP addresses, browser types, and browsing patterns to improve website functionality.
• Data Security: Appropriate technical and organizational measures, such as firewalls and data encryption, are implemented to protect information from unauthorized access.
• Third-Party Sharing: Information may be shared with trusted business partners or service providers (such as logistics for machine delivery) but is not sold or traded for commercial marketing purposes. 

Your Rights under POPIA

You have specific rights regarding your personal data in South Africa: 

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information the company holds about you.
• Correction: You can ask to update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You have the “right to be forgotten” if there is no longer a legitimate reason to hold your data.
• Objection: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.