Who We Are
Welcome to Bolt & Nut Centre. Our website address is: http://boltandnut.co.za.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data displayed in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (also known as a hash) derived from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please refrain from uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as other visitors can download and extract location data from the images on the website.
Cookies
Should you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies last for one year.
Visiting our login page triggers a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Upon logging in, several cookies are set to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” will keep your login active for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
Editing or publishing an article results in an additional cookie saved in your browser. This cookie, which includes no personal data, simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited and expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Such content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the source website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
WhatsApp Messaging
Opt-In for WhatsApp Communication
At Bolt & Nut Centre, we offer our customers the option to receive updates and information through WhatsApp messaging. By opting into this service, users consent to receive messages from Bolt & Nut Centre on their WhatsApp regarding orders, offers, and product updates.
Confidentiality: We respect your privacy. Your phone number will be used exclusively for communications from Bolt & Nut Centre and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
Control: You’re in charge. You can opt out and stop receiving messages from us anytime by sending us a “STOP” message.
Security: We are committed to protecting your personal information with the highest standards of security.
Consent & Agreement
By initiating a conversation with us on WhatsApp, you consent to let Bolt & Nut Centre use your phone number to send you messages and updates. You acknowledge and agree to our use of your contact information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your WhatsApp Number
- Communication: Your WhatsApp number will be used exclusively for sending you updates and information you have consented to receive.
- Privacy: Your WhatsApp number will be stored securely and will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.
- Opt-Out Option: You can opt out of WhatsApp communication at any time by sending us a “STOP” message on WhatsApp. Upon opting out, you will no longer receive any messages from us through WhatsApp.
Data Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you opt-in for WhatsApp messaging.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (username cannot be changed). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Transmission
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.