Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us through our website, including:

  • Name and contact information
  • Company information
  • Project requirements and briefs
  • Communication history

We also collect information automatically when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website information
  • Device information and screen resolution

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide our services and respond to inquiries
  • Send project updates and communications
  • Improve our services and website
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Prevent fraud and ensure website security

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and display relevant advertisements. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you:

  • Google AdSense: Displays advertisements and may use cookies for ad personalization
  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
  • Social Media Platforms: When you interact with our social media content

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Rights

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Data portability

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

Email: info@hardcode-studios.com
Phone: +27 82 079 5055