Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Revelution ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website www.revelution.co.za and provide AI-powered phone answering and business automation services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our AI Employee system. Please read this policy carefully. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Register for our services
Request information about our products
Contact us through our website or phone
Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
Make a payment for our services
This information may include:
Name and contact information (email address, phone number, physical address)
Business name and information
Payment and billing information
Communication preferences
Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Information Collected Through Our AI Employee Service
When you use our AI Employee phone answering service, we collect:
Call recordings and transcriptions
Caller identification information (phone numbers, names)
Appointment details and scheduling information
Messages and inquiries from callers
Lead information and custom fields you configure
Call duration, time, and routing information
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website addresses
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Device identifiers
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.4 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
Payment processors
Marketing partners
Public databases
Social media platforms (if you choose to connect them)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Delivery
Provide, operate, and maintain our AI Employee service
Process and manage your account and subscriptions
Answer incoming phone calls on your behalf
Generate call summaries and recordings
Send follow-up messages to callers
Route calls according to your preferences
Capture and manage lead information
3.2 Communication
Send you service-related notifications
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Send post-call summaries and notifications
Deliver marketing communications (with your consent)
Send administrative information and updates
3.3 Business Operations
Process payments and billing
Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our services
Develop new features and functionality
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Ensure security and prevent fraud
3.4 Legal Compliance
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our terms and conditions
Protect our rights and property
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
Cloud hosting and storage providers
Payment processors
Communication service providers (SMS, email)
Analytics providers
Customer support platforms
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
Court orders or legal processes
Government or regulatory requests
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Investigation of fraud or security issues
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
4.5 Your Business Contacts
Information collected through our AI Employee service (such as caller details and recordings) is made available to you as part of the service and may be shared with your designated team members according to your configuration.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection
5.2 Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
Provide our services to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Call recordings and transcriptions are typically retained according to your subscription plan and preferences. You may request deletion of specific data at any time.
5.3 International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than South Africa. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
6.2 Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
6.3 Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. Note that deletion may impact our ability to provide services to you.
6.4 Objection and Restriction
You may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities, including direct marketing communications.
6.5 Withdrawal of Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
6.6 Marketing Communications
You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential cookies: Required for website operation
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
8. Third-Party Links
Our 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 before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Revelution
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 81 252 8070
Address: 70 Bronkhorstspruit Road, Mooiplaas, Pretoria, South Africa
Website: ai.revelution.co.za
For data protection inquiries or to exercise your rights, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line of your communication.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). If you are located outside South Africa, your information will be processed in accordance with this policy and applicable international data protection standards.
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to transparency and protecting your personal information. Thank you for trusting Revelution with your business communications.