This Privacy Policy is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa and applies to all users of ritchieiot.co.za and its associated services.

1. Who We Are

RitchieIOT is an IoT solutions provider based in South Africa, offering billing platforms, impact monitoring systems, building automation, and energy management solutions. Our website is https://ritchieiot.co.za.

For privacy-related queries contact us at: info@ritchieiot.co.za

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

2.3 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics (ID: G-XEQ8LZ6PYB) to understand how visitors use our website. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. You may opt out via your cookie preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

4. Legal Basis for Processing

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

6. Data Retention

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, email info@ritchieiot.co.za. We will respond within 30 days.

You may also contact the Information Regulator at inforegulator.org.za.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS encryption and secure server configurations. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your data at all times.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites such as our affiliate partners Rapidnet and Rackzar. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using ritchieiot.co.za or any of our services. By accessing our website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the RitchieIOT website (ritchieiot.co.za) or any services provided by RitchieIOT, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About RitchieIOT

RitchieIOT is an IoT solutions provider based in South Africa, offering software platforms, connectivity solutions, and IoT-related services to businesses. These terms govern your use of our website and any software licenses or services purchased through us.

3. Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

3.2 Account Responsibility

If you access any of our software platforms (e.g., the billing platform or EZ Impact), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Software Licenses

4.1 License Grant

Upon purchase of a software license from RitchieIOT, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the specified software in accordance with the plan purchased and these Terms.

4.2 Restrictions

You may not:

4.3 Subscription and Billing

Software licenses are provided on a subscription basis as outlined in our pricing. Fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to modify pricing with reasonable notice.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of RitchieIOT and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners such as Rapidnet and Rackzar. These links are provided for convenience only. RitchieIOT has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, RitchieIOT shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by you to RitchieIOT in the three months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RitchieIOT and its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy tab to understand our practices.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

This Cookie Policy explains how RitchieIOT uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on ritchieiot.co.za. By continuing to use our website you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any information about you other than the data you choose to share with us.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined). 1 year
XSRF-TOKEN Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. Session
laravel-session Maintains your session state across page requests. Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from so we can improve our content and user experience.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. 2 years

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses where possible.

4. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may change your preference at any time by:

5. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use any advertising or social media cookies. The only third-party cookies on our site are those set by Google Analytics for website usage analysis. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to review Google's cookie policy for further information.

6. Cookies and POPIA

Under South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the use of cookies that collect personal information requires your informed consent. Our cookie banner provides you with clear information and a genuine choice before any analytics cookies are set. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to operate.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

You may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa at inforegulator.org.za if you have concerns about how we handle your personal information.