Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Who We Are

Car Specs SA (car-specs.za.net) is part of the Specs-SA Network, operated by Maarten Kronberger. We provide vehicle specification data for South African consumers. Contact us at our contact page.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following data when you use this site:

• Usage data - pages visited, search queries, time on site (via Google Analytics)
• Technical data - IP address, browser type, device type (anonymised)
• Cookies - see our Cookie Policy
• Newsletter - email address if you subscribe (optional)

We do not collect payment information, passwords, or sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To improve site content and user experience
• To send newsletters (only if you subscribed)
• To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To analyse traffic and performance via Google Analytics

4. Google AdSense and Analytics

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google may use cookies to personalise ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.

5. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell your data to third parties.

6. Your Rights (POPIA)

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us here.