Privacy Policy

1.          THE DIAMOND CHANNELS PRIVACY POLICY
 
1.1.        Handling of personal Information: In the event that You elect to submit personal information, such information shall be handled in accordance with the laws pertaining to the handling of personal information in South Africa. Your personal information shall not be unlawfully distributed, disclosed and/or commercially exploited in the absence of your prior approval. 
 
1.2.       The Diamond Channel endeavours to take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information and to maintain confidentiality. However, the same cannot be guaranteed and any information you transmit to us online, or via the Website, is done so at your own risk.
 
1.3.        The Diamond Channel may disclose personal information:
1.3.1.   To comply with the law or with legal process;
1.3.2.   Protect DC against misuse or unauthorised use of the Web site; and/ or
1.3.3.   Protect other Website Users or third parties affected negatively by Your use of the Website Trends
 
1.4.        COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
 
This website may use cookies and/or tracking technology. Cookies and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to this website, and understanding how visitors use the site. Cookies can also help customize this website for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology; however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.
 
1.5.        THIRD PARTY LINKS
 
In an attempt to provide increased value to our visitors, we may provide links to other websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and do not endorse and are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for the privacy practices or the content (including misrepresentative or defamatory content) of such websites, including (without limitation) any advertising, products or other materials or services on or available from such websites or resources, nor for any damage, loss or offence caused or alleged to be caused by, or in connection with, the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on such external sites or resources;
 
1.6.        We respect your privacy. Any and all information collected on this site will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, disclosed to third parties or reused without your permission. Any information you give to us will be held with care and will not be used in ways that you have not consented to. Your visit to this website is subject to this privacy policy.
 
1.7.        The following outlines our privacy policy:
 
1.8.        Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
 
1.9.        We will collect and use of personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
 
1.10.     We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes.
 
1.11.     We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
 
1.12.     Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
 
1.13.     We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
 
1.14.     We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
 
1.15.     We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.
 
1.16.     The site may collect certain information, such as the name of the Internet service provider and the Internet Protocol (IP) address through which you access the Internet; the date and time you access the site; the pages that you access while at the site and the Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site. This information is used to help improve the site, analyse trends, and administer the site. 
 
1.17.     By registering at our website you provide your consent to allow us to communicate various messages relating to promotions, special offers, discounts and the like associated with our online offering. The form of communication will include but will not be limited to electronic mail, mobile communications (SMS), telephone calls and direct mail.
 
1.18.     The Diamond Channel will not use your personal information for any purpose (other than as stated above) without your express consent. We will not use or disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, unless the use or disclosure is –required in order to comply with applicable law, order of court or legal process served on the Company; and/ornecessary to protect and defend the rights or property of the Company.
 
1.19.     Updating of these Terms and Conditions We reserve the right to change, modify, add to or remove from portions or the whole of these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes to these Terms and Conditions will become effective upon such changes being posted to this Website. It is the User’s obligation to check these Terms and Conditions periodically at the Website for changes or updates. The User’s continued use of this Website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of the User’s acceptance to abide by and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including such changes or updates.