Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 July 2022

This Privacy Policy explains how Amethyst (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Who we are

Our website address is:
https://amethyst.energy

Amethyst is responsible for the lawful processing of personal information collected through this website.

2. Information we collect

Comments:

When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the information provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is collected to assist with spam detection and website security.

3. Media uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images displayed on the site.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies are retained for up to one year.

  • When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal information and is deleted when you close your browser.

  • When you log in, cookies are used to store login information and display preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days, while screen preference cookies may last up to one year.

  • If you edit or publish content, a cookie may be saved in your browser indicating the content ID. This cookie contains no personal information and expires automatically.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Embedded content from third-party websites

Articles on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the third-party website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, particularly if you are logged into their platform. Amethyst does not control these third-party data practices.

6. Sharing of personal information

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email as a security measure.

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services operated by third parties.

7. Data retention

  • Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to allow follow-up comments to be approved automatically.

  • For registered users (if applicable), we store personal information provided in user profiles. Users may view, update, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames.

  • Website administrators may access and manage user information for operational and security purposes.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your rights under POPIA

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information

  • Object to the processing of your personal information on reasonable grounds

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

Requests relating to your personal information may be submitted using the contact details below.

9. Where your data is processed

Personal information may be processed using secure systems and service providers, some of which may be located outside South Africa. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.

10. Contact details

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Amethyst
Website: https://amethyst.energy
Email: info@amethyst.energy

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully.