This Privacy Policy explains how the Greater Garden Route Wedding EXPO ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of personal information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Contact number

• Business name (for vendors)

• Event-related preferences or requirements

• Any other information voluntarily submitted via forms or email

We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process vendor and exhibitor applications

• To respond to queries or bookings

• To send event-related updates or information

• To maintain our exhibitor or guest directory

• To analyse and improve our website and services

• To promote the EXPO and participating vendors where permission has been granted

We will only use your information for the purpose it was collected and retain it only for as long as necessary.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your information.
We may share your information with third-party service providers strictly for purposes related to the event (e.g., newsletter platforms, booking tools, or promotional partners), and only where necessary to deliver our services.
Where required by law, we may disclose your information to authorities.

4. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Ask us to correct or delete your personal information

• Object to the processing of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please email us at info@ggrweddingexpo.co.za.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: info@ggrweddingexpo.co.za