Privacy Policy

Effective date: Jan 31, 2025

Basseille Classics operates as a subsidiary of Basseille Investment Group Pty Ltd (referred to as "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how both Basseille Classics and Basseille Investment Group collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. By accessing and using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, etc.
  • Vehicle Information: Details about the classic car you may be interested in buying, selling, or storing.
  • Payment Information: Payment details for purchases, consignments, and services.
  • Marketing Preferences: Your consent for marketing communications, such as newsletters or promotions.
  • Date of Birth: We collect your date of birth when you request vehicle or marine insurance services, as required for policy issuance.
  • ID/Passport Numbers: We may collect your South African ID number or passport number when you request vehicle or marine insurance to comply with insurance regulations and verify your identity.
  • We collect this information through various channels, including when you fill out forms on our website, engage in transactions, or sign up for communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To process and complete transactions related to buying, selling, or storing your classic car.
  • To Communicate with You: To send you information about our services, promotions, and updates that you’ve requested or opted into.
  • For Marketing and Advertising: To send promotional emails and ads, including through third-party platforms like Google Ads and Facebook, if you’ve opted in for marketing communications.
  • For Analytics and Improvements: To monitor website traffic, user behavior, and improve our services through tools like Google Analytics.
  • To Process Insurance Requests: We use your date of birth and ID/passport number to process vehicle and marine insurance requests and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

Your personal data may be shared within Basseille Investment Group, which includes both Basseille Classics and its parent company, for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This sharing allows us to provide you with a seamless experience across different brands and services within our group.

We do not sell or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers and partners, such as payment processors, shipping partners, insurance providers, and marketing platforms, for the purpose of providing you with our services. These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and comply with applicable data protection laws.

In particular, your date of birth and ID/passport number may be shared with insurance partners for the purpose of processing your insurance applications.

4. International Data Transfers

As Basseille Investment Group operates internationally, your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside of South Africa, including countries that may have different data protection laws. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including POPIA and GDPR, and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, track user behavior, and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect your experience with certain features on our website.

We also use Google Analytics to collect data about website traffic and user behavior. This data is used to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

6. Marketing Communications

By opting into our marketing communications, you agree that Basseille Classics and Basseille Investment Group may send you emails, newsletters, and promotional materials related to our products and services. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as direct marketing.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: admin@basseilleclassics.co.za