Effective Date: 24/06/2025
Last Updated: 24/06/2025
IntroductionBuyplane is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website
www.buyplane.co.za, or use our aircraft brokerage services.
Information We Collect Personal Information You Provide:We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Company name and title
- Aircraft preferences and requirements
- Financial information (for qualified buyers/sellers)
- Communication preferences
Information Automatically Collected:When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of visits
- Device information
- Location data (general geographic area)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our services
- Provide personalised content
- Enable certain website functionality
How We Use Your InformationWe use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Aircraft Brokerage Services: Matching buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions
- Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing updates on aircraft listings
- Marketing: Sending newsletters, promotional materials, and market updates (with consent)
- Website Improvement: Analysing usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements in the aviation industry
- Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
- Customer Support: Providing assistance and resolving issues
Information Sharing and DisclosureWe may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Your ConsentWe may share information when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
Service ProvidersWe may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Payment processing
- Marketing and advertising
- Data analysis
- Customer support
Business PartnersIn the course of aircraft brokerage services, we may share relevant information with:
- Aircraft sellers and buyers
- Aviation professionals (appraisers, mechanics, insurance agents)
- Financial institutions
- Legal professionals
Legal RequirementsWe may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to:
- Protect our legal rights
- Investigate fraud or security issues
- Comply with aviation industry regulations
Business TransfersIn the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
Data SecurityWe implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Data RetentionWe retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Aircraft transaction records may be retained for extended periods as required by aviation regulations.
Third-Party LinksOur website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
International Data TransfersIf you are located outside of South Africa, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.
Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact InformationIf you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Buyplanewww.buyplane.co.za
Email: [Insert Email]
Phone: +27 82 226 0258
This privacy policy was last updated on 24/06/2025. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.