29 August 2026
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date, e.g., July 2026]
Welcome to Fincomp.co.za (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website fincomp.co.za and use our Vehicle Comparison Calculator.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
Our Vehicle Comparison Calculator allows you to input vehicle parameters (such as car price, deposit, loan terms, and commute distances) to calculate estimated monthly costs.
- Calculator Data: The values, inputs, and custom parameters you enter into the calculator are processed locally in your web browser. We do not store, record, or link these financial calculations to your identity unless you explicitly submit a contact or inquiry form.
- Contact Data: If you submit an inquiry, request a quote, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and vehicle interest.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access our site, our servers or analytics providers may automatically collect non-personal technical data, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our online calculator tools.
- To improve website performance, user experience, and calculator functionality.
- To respond to user inquiries or customer support requests.
- To monitor site traffic, usage trends, and security.
3. Cookies and Web Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site navigation and layout.
- Analytics Cookies: We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
4. Third-Party Services & Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as car dealerships, finance providers, or external auto news). We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymised aggregate data or disclose personal information only if:
- Required to do so by South African law or legal process.
- Necessary to protect the rights, property, or security of our website and users.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your POPIA Rights (South Africa)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Information Officer using the contact details provided below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
- Email: info@fincomp.co.za