Data protection
Mercedes-Benz South Africa appreciates your interest in its products and your visit to this web site. Your privacy is important to us and we want you to feel comfortable visiting our site. The protection of your privacy in the processing of your personal data is an important concern to which we pay special attention during our business processes. Personal data collected during visits to our web site are processed by us according to the legal provisions valid for the countries in which the web sites are maintained. In addition, our data protection policy complies with the Corporate Policy Data Protection for Customer and Partner Data applicable company-wide for Daimler. The Daimler web site may, however include links to other web sites which are not covered by this privacy statement.
Corporate Policy Data Protection
Collection and processing of personal data.
When you visit our web site, our web server automatically records your IP address, the web site from which you visit us, the web pages you actually visit and the date and length of your visit. Personal data is only stored if volunteered by you, for example in the context of a registration, a survey, a contest or in execution of a contract.
Use and disclosure of personal data and purpose specification.
Daimler will only use your personal data for the purpose of technical administration of the web page, customer administration, product surveys and marketing, and only to the extent necessary in each specific case.
We will only disclose your data to governmental authorities in cases where it is required by national law. We oblige our employees, agencies, and retailers to respect confidentiality.
Freedom of choice.
We would like to use your data to inform you about our products and services and where applicable request your opinion. Naturally your participation is completely voluntary. Should you not consent, you can inform us at any time so that we can suppress your data accordingly. Please refer to the respective web site for further information.
"I hereby request, in terms of the provisions contained within the regulations of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008, Act No. 68 OF 2008 and expressly consent to being contacted at any time for any promotional purpose during an otherwise prohibited period. ""
Newsletters.
You may be able to subscribe to newsletters on our website. The data given when registering for a newsletter are only used for sending the newsletter unless you agree to a further use. You can end the subscription at any time via the unsubscribe option in the newsletter.
Daimler AG central access service.
With the Daimler AG central access service you can register with all the websites and applications of the Daimler Group and their brands that use this service. You can call up the terms of use of the central access service of Daimler AG here:
Terms of use of the central access service of Daimler AG
Social plugins.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa uses so-called social plugins of social networks such as Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.
When you visit our websites these buttons are deactivated by default, i.e. without your intervention they will not send any data to third parties. Before you are able to use these buttons, you must activate them by clicking on them. They then remain active until you deactivate them again or delete your cookies (please refer to “Cookies”). After their activation, a direct link to the server of the respective social network is established. The contents of the button are then transmitted from the social network directly to your browser and incorporated in the website by it.
Please note that we have no influence on the extent of the data retrieved by the social networks with their buttons. For information on purpose and extent of the data retrieval by the social network concerned, and about the rights and settings possibilities for the protection of your private sphere, please refer to the data protection information provided by the social network in question.
After activation of a button, the social network can retrieve data, independently of whether you interact with the button or not. If you are logged on to a social network, the network can assign your visit to the website to your user account. A social network cannot assign a visit to other Daimler websites unless and until you activate the respective button as well.
If you are a member of a social network and do not wish it to combine data retrieved from your visit to our websites with your membership data, you must log out from the social network concerned before activating the buttons.
Cookies
You can find information on the cookies used by us and their functions in our cookie notes.
Evaluation of usage data & interest-rel. information.
We use Adobe Analytics products in order to be able to detect visitors´ preferences and particularly popular parts of our internet offer. This enables us to provide content that is more accurately suited to your needs, and in so doing improve our service.
We also use what are known as retargeting technologies in order to be able to show you content matching your interests and requirements on Mercedes-Benz websites of Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Bank AG, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH, and authorised sales and service partners, (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Mercedes-Benz websites"). Your interest in our products and services is stored in cookies to this end. These cookies are processed during a visit to Mercedes-Benz websites. This takes place in an anonymised fashion, i.e. you cannot be identified through retargeting.
If you do not want Daimler to collect, save and analyse information on your visit and if you do not want to receive information on Mercedes-Benz websites in line with your interests either you can object to this at any time for the future (opt out).
An opt-out cookie is set in your browser for technical implementation of this rejection. This cookie serves exclusively to assign your rejection. Please note that for technical reasons an opt-out cookie can only be used for the browser from which it was set. If you delete the cookies or use another browser or another end device you must opt out again.
Click here in order to set the opt-out cookie
User-based information (targeting and retargeting).
We also use what are known as retargeting technologies in order to be able to match our online marketing (e.g. banner advertising) more specifically to your requirements and interests on the websites of our retargeting partners (Flashtalking, Google Adwords, Google Doubleclick and Vivaki). Your interest in our products and services is stored in cookies to this end. These cookies are processed and used when visiting other websites which cooperate with our retargeting partners, in order to be able to provide you with information related as closely as possible to your interests. This takes place in an anonymised fashion, i.e. you cannot be identified through retargeting.
If you do not want Daimler and its retargeting partners to collect, save and analyse information about your visit, or to match banner advertising to your interests, you can reject this at any time for the future (opt out).
An opt-out cookie is set in your browser for technical implementation of this rejection. This cookie serves exclusively to assign your rejection. Please note that for technical reasons an opt-out cookie can only be used for the browser from which it was set. If you delete the cookies or use another browser or another end device you must opt out again.
Safety.
Daimler uses technical and organisational security measures in order to protect the data we have under our control against manipulation, loss, destruction and against access by unauthorized persons. Our security procedures are continually enhanced as new technology becomes available.
Access to Information
Upon written request, Daimler or its representatives will inform you by letter without delay what personal data is stored by us as defined by applicable law. Should such data be incorrect, we will at your request correct that information for you, also as a registered user you have theoption of viewing, deleting or amending your personal data yourself.
Should you have questions regarding the processing of your personal data you can refer to our chief corporate data protection officer, who is also available with his team for enquiries, suggestions or complaints.
Security
Mercedes-Benz South Africa uses technical and organisational security measures in order to protect the data we have under our control against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction and against access by unauthorised persons. Our security procedures are continually enhanced as new technology becomes available.
Copyright
Copyright 2018 Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited. All Rights Reserved. The text, images, graphics, sound files, animation files, video files and their arrangement on Mercedes-Benz South Africa Internet sites are all subject to Copyright and other intellectual property protection. These objects may not be copied for commercial use or distribution, nor may these objects be modified or reposted to other sites. To obtain permissions for the commercial use of any content on this site contact the Webmaster at +2712 677 1500 or e-mail the webmaster at webmastersa@daimler.com. Some Mercedes-Benz South Africa Internet sites also contain material that is subject to the copyright rights of their providers.
Prices
All prices specified are recommended retail prices. Prices are current at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
Unless otherwise indicated, all marks displayed on Mercedes-Benz South Africa Internet sites are subject to the trademark rights of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, including each of Mercedes-Benz South Africa´s primary brands (Mercedes-Benz, smart, Freightliner, FUSO,Western Star), its model name plates, and its corporate logos and emblems.
Product variations
Some of the product information, illustrations and images contained on this Internet site may have been prepared for generic use on Mercedes-Benz South Africa Internet sites maintained in different countries around the world. Consequently, some of the information and/or accessories are not available in some countries or, in order to satisfy local market demand or regulatory controls in such countries, may only be available in different specifications or configurations.
If you are interested in any vehicle model, paint, option or accessory shown on the Internet site and are unsure of its availability or specification in your locality, you should contact Mercedes-Benz South Africa and/or a local authorised dealer for the relevant product, for information of current details in your locality.
No Licenses
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has thought to achieve innovative and informative Internet sites. We hope that you will be as enthusiastic as we are about this creative effort. However, you also need to understand that Mercedes-Benz South Africa must protect their Intellectual Property, including their patents, trademarks and copyrights. Accordingly, you are hereby on notice that neither these Internet sites, nor any material contained therein shall in any way grant or be taken to grant any person a license to Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s Intellectual Property.
Third-party software
In order to present content to you on this internet site, in addition to its own software developed in-house, Daimler / Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited also uses the following JavaScript libraries from third-party suppliers which are placed at your disposal subject to their own licence terms (as indicated for the respective components). Cautions regarding forward-looking statements
ports, outlooks, presentations, audio and video files of events (live or recorded) and other documents on this website contain among other things forward-looking statements that reflect management´s current views with respect to future events. The words "anticipate,“ "assume,“ "believe,“ "estimate,“ "expect,“ "intend,“ "may,“ "plan,“ "project“ and "should“ and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: an economic downturn in Europe or North America; changes in currency exchange rates, interest rates and in raw material prices; introduction of competing products; increased sales incentives; the successful implementation of the new business model for smart; and decline in resale prices of used vehicles. If any of these or other risks and uncertainties occur, or if the assumptions underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, then actual results may be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, which speaks only as of the date on which it is made.
No warranties or representations
The information on this Internet site is provided by Mercedes-Benz South Africa "as is" and to the extent permitted by law, and is provided without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or non-infringement. While the information provided is believed to be accurate, it may include errors or inaccuracies. Some of the Internet sites contain links to external sites, which are not under the control of Mercedes-Benz South Africa. Therefore we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. Mercedes-Benz South Africa is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Mercedes-Benz South Africa of the linked site.
Mercedes-Benz Finance and *Insurance
Mercedes-Benz *Insurance is a division of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP Licence No. 18 604) and Credit Provider (Licence No. NCRCP80). *Underwritten by either Regent Insurance Company Limited (FSP Licence No. 25 511), Regent Life Assurance Company Limited (FSP Licence No. 18 146), Alexander Forbes Insurance Company Limited (FSP Licence No. 30 414) or Hollard Insurance Company Limited (FSP License No. 17698).
Framing
No person, business or web site may frame this site or any of the pages on this site in any way whatsoever.
