Privacy Policy – EarthMovers.co.za

Last updated: October 2026

1. About EarthMovers.co.za

EarthMovers.co.za is a domain name and website owned and operated by Websense Internet Solutions CC, a South African business.

The website provides a platform for advertising earthmoving equipment and related machinery, connecting prospective buyers with sellers, and facilitating enquiries relating to equipment availability, pricing, rentals and parts sales.

Websense Internet Solutions CC is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

2. Information we collect

We may collect and process the following information.

From equipment sellers and suppliers:

Names, telephone numbers, email addresses and other contact details.
Business names and relevant business information.
Equipment photographs, images and descriptions.
Equipment specifications, condition, location, pricing and availability.
Details of equipment offered for sale or rental.
Information about parts and components offered for sale.

Sellers and suppliers provide their own contact details, images, descriptions and product information to Websense for publication or use in responding to enquiries.

From buyers, renters and parts customers:

Names and contact details.
Company names and business details.
Information submitted through website forms or other enquiries.
Details of equipment they wish to purchase or rent.
Parts and components they are looking for.
Requests for pricing, availability, specifications, rental periods or other information.

We may also collect technical information when visitors use the website, such as IP addresses, browser and device information, pages visited and interactions with the website, including through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How we use information

We collect and use information for the following purposes:

To publish equipment and parts listings supplied by sellers and suppliers.
To display relevant seller, supplier and product information.
To respond to enquiries about equipment sales, rentals and parts.
To match prospective buyers, renters and parts customers with relevant sellers or suppliers.
To forward enquiries to relevant businesses so they can respond directly.
To facilitate communication about availability, pricing, specifications and rental requirements.
To administer equipment rental and parts-related enquiries handled through the website.
To improve our website, services and customer experience.
To monitor website traffic and measure the effectiveness of online advertising.
To maintain business records and meet applicable legal requirements.

Information will be processed for these purposes and other compatible purposes where permitted by applicable law.

4. Seller- and supplier-provided information

Equipment listings, photographs, descriptions, specifications, parts information, prices and availability details are supplied by sellers or suppliers.

Websense Internet Solutions CC does not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, condition, ownership, availability or pricing of equipment, parts or other products advertised on EarthMovers.co.za. Listings and product information are published based on information supplied to us, and we cannot guarantee that this information is accurate or current.

Sellers and suppliers are responsible for ensuring that the information and images they provide are accurate and that they have the necessary rights or permissions to supply and publish them.

Websense may update, remove or decline to publish listings where appropriate.

5. Buyer enquiries, equipment rentals and due diligence

When prospective buyers, renters or parts customers submit an enquiry, their information may be used to identify relevant sellers or suppliers and forwarded to those parties so they can respond directly.

EarthMovers.co.za facilitates enquiries and connections but does not necessarily act as the seller, equipment owner, rental provider or parts supplier. The relevant transaction arrangements will depend on the specific service or offering.

Buyers and renters are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before entering into a transaction. This may include verifying the identity and authority of the seller or rental provider, checking equipment ownership and documentation, confirming equipment condition and specifications, verifying parts compatibility, and confirming prices, availability, rental periods, delivery arrangements and other terms.

Where practical, buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect equipment in person before purchasing it. An independent mechanical inspection may also be appropriate.

Customers arranging equipment rentals should independently confirm the rental agreement, equipment suitability, operating requirements, insurance responsibilities, transport arrangements and any other applicable conditions before committing.

Customers purchasing parts should independently confirm that the parts are suitable for their intended equipment and application before placing an order.

Customers should not rely solely on photographs, descriptions or information published on the website when making purchasing or rental decisions.

6. Google Ads, cookies and online advertising

EarthMovers.co.za displays Google Ads and may use Google services and other advertising or analytics technologies.

These services may use cookies, tracking technologies or similar tools to measure advertising performance, understand website usage, deliver relevant advertisements and improve the website and advertising campaigns.

Information collected through these technologies may include pages visited, approximate location, device or browser information, referral sources and interactions with advertisements.

Google and other third-party service providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable settings.

Visitors can manage cookies through their browser settings. Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent or another lawful basis will be used for processing personal information associated with cookies, advertising and analytics.

7. Sharing of information

Websense Internet Solutions CC does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared in the following circumstances:

Buyer, renter or parts enquiry details may be shared with relevant sellers, rental providers or suppliers so they can respond to requests.
Seller and supplier contact details and listing information may be displayed publicly as part of an advertisement.
Information may be shared with website hosting providers, technical service providers, advertising platforms and analytics providers where reasonably necessary to operate and improve the website.
Information may be disclosed where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect legal rights or prevent fraud.

Third-party service providers processing personal information on our behalf will be expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Once contact details have been shared with a seller, rental provider or supplier, that recipient may process the information independently to respond to an enquiry or conduct its business. Visitors should exercise care when sharing additional personal or business information directly with third parties.

8. Information security

Websense Internet Solutions CC takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no online platform or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should take appropriate precautions when submitting personal or business information online.

9. Retention of information

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including managing listings, facilitating enquiries, administering rental or parts-related enquiries, maintaining business records and meeting legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy or de-identify it where appropriate and lawful.

10. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may request access to personal information held about them and request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.

You may also object to certain processing activities or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Sellers and suppliers who wish to update or remove a listing, and buyers, renters or parts customers who wish to request access to or correction of their enquiry information, may contact the Data Administrator below.

11. Third-party websites and services

EarthMovers.co.za may contain links to third-party websites or services. Websense Internet Solutions CC does not control those websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices, content or security.

Visitors should review the applicable terms and privacy policies before providing information to third parties or entering into transactions with sellers, rental providers or suppliers.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Websense Internet Solutions CC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, advertising practices or applicable legislation. The latest version will be published on EarthMovers.co.za.

13. Contact details

For questions about this Privacy Policy, requests relating to personal information or listing-related privacy concerns, please contact:

Websense Internet Solutions CC
Website: EarthMovers.co.za
Data Administrator: info@websense.co.za

By submitting information to EarthMovers.co.za, supplying an equipment or parts listing, or making an enquiry about equipment sales, rentals or parts, you acknowledge that your information may be processed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable South African law.