Privacy Policy
***Last updated: 29 April 2026***
Introduction:
Welcome to Cape Classic Cars (“we”, “us”, “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and protect your information when you visit www.capeclassiccars.com, contact us, or make use of our vehicle restoration and related services.
By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
Personal Information (this includes information voluntarily provided by you):
- Name and surname
- Contact details (email address, phone number, physical address)
- Vehicle information (make, model, year, and restoration requirements)
- Documentation, photographs, or other materials submitted for enquiries
- Billing and invoicing details
- Records of communications with us
Automatically Collected Information:
When you browse the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information is used to improve Website functionality, performance, and user experience.
How Your Information Is Used:
Cape Classic Cars may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide estimates or quotations
- Schedule consultations, restoration, or repair work
- Process invoices and payments
- Improve our Website, services, and customer experience
- Send service-related communications, updates, or confirmations
- Maintain internal administrative records
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations in South Africa
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Sharing of Personal Information:
We may share your information only where necessary and in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers assisting in business operations (e.g., payment processors, IT service providers)
- Where required by law, regulation, or court order
- With subcontractors or specialists involved in restoration work, where relevant and authorised
All third parties are required to process personal information securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including POPIA.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies:
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Understand browsing behaviour
- Improve Website performance and loading times
- Personalise user experience
- Analyse Website traffic and usage patterns
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the Website may not function correctly as a result.
Data Storage & Security:
We take reasonable, industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal information, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- Controlled and restricted access to data
- Use of SSL encryption on the Website
- Ongoing system monitoring and updates
While reasonable steps are taken to protect information, no system can be guaranteed as completely secure, and information is provided at your own risk.
Your Rights Under POPIA:
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or updating of your information
- Request deletion of your information, where legally permissible
- Withdraw consent for direct marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Third-Party Links:
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or additional information.
Cape Classic Cars is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the respective privacy policies of those sites.
Children’s Privacy:
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older.
We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from minors.
Updates to This Privacy Policy:
Cape Classic Cars reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on the Website, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent revision.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
Contact Us:
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.