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Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa

Physical Address: Wierda Road
(R576/M10 West)
Zwartkop
Centurion
0046

Postal Address: P0 Box 1717
Pretoria
0001

Telephone: +27 12 677 1500
Toll free: 0800 1 333 55
Facsimile: +27 12 677 1900
Website: dtbsa@daimler.com
e-mail:
webmails.southafrica@cac.Mercedes-Benz.com
sponsorship@daimler.com
events@daimler.com

Registered name of
provider: Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa
Registration Number: 2018/300147/07
Chief Executive Officer: Michael Dietz

Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa is a subsidiary of Daimler AG and subscribes to the codes of conduct, policies and guidelines laid out by Daimler AG and as stipulated in the South African Promotion of Access to Information Act, No 2 of 2000

Cookies

Cookies.

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd uses cookies to record the preferences of visitors, and therefore to be able to optimise the design of its web site. Cookies are small files which are stored on your hard drive. They ease navigation, and increase the user-friendliness of a web site. Cookies also help us to identify the most popular sections of our web site. This enables us to provide content that is more accurately suited to your needs, and in so doing improve our service. Cookies can be used to determine whether there has been any contact between ourselves and your computer in the past. Only the cookie on your computer is identified. Personal details can be saved in cookies, provided that you have consented to this, for example, in order to facilitate secure online access so that you do not need to enter your user ID and password again.

If you choose not to accept cookies, you can still visit our website. Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive by setting your browser to not accept cookies. The exact instructions for this can be found in the manual for your browser. You can delete cookies already on your hard drive at any time. However, if you choose not to accept cookies it may result in a reduced availability of the services provided by our web site.

For the purpose of statistical analysis Daimler Truck uses Adobe products. If you do not wish Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd to collect and analyse statistical data of your visit you may object at for the future use of your date at any time (opt-out).

For the technical implementation of your objection it is necessary to install an opt-out cookie on your browser. This cookie will only indicate that you have opted-out. Please note that for technical reasons the opt-out cookie will only affect the browser from which you object. If you delete the cookies in your browser or use a different device or browser respectively, you will need to opt-out again.

Information about the use of cookies and the analysis of usage data.

We use cookies to identify your user interest and particularly popular sections of our websites and improve the design of these websites and make it even more user-friendly based on this information.

1. Functions and use of cookies

a. Cookies are small files stored on your desktop, notebook or mobile device by a website you visit. They allow us to tell whether, e.g. there has already been a connection between your device and our websites in the past or which language and other settings you prefer. Cookies can also contain personal data.

b. By using our websites, you consent to the use of cookies.

You can also visit our websites without consenting to the use of cookies. This means you can reject the use of cookies and also delete them at any time by choosing the appropriate settings on your device. To do so, proceed as follows:

i. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can change this default setting by activating the setting "Do not accept cookies" in your browser.

ii. You can delete existing cookies at any time. Please refer to the instructions of your browser or device manufacturer for detailed information on how to do so.

iii. Like the use of cookies, their rejection or deletion is likewise linked to the particular device and in addition to the particular browser you use. This means you must reject or delete the cookies separately for each of your devices as well as for each browser when you use more then one.

c. If you decide against the use of cookies, you may not be able to use all functions of our websites or have only limited use of individual functions.

d. We distinguish between the following categories of cookies:

i. Mandatory cookies (type 1)
These cookies are imperative for the functions of the websites. Without these cookies, we would not be able to offer you services such as e.g. the vehicle configurator.

ii. Functionality cookies (type 2)
These cookies simplify the use and improve the functions of the websites. We store e.g. your language settings in functionality cookies.

iii. Performance cookies (type 3)
These cookies collect information about how you use our websites. This allows us to tell which parts of our Internet offering are particularly popular and thereby to improve our offering for you. Please also read the section "Analysis of usage data" about this subject.

iv. Third-party cookies (type 4)
These cookies are set by third parties, e.g. social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Google+, whose contents you can integrate with the "social plug-ins" available on our websites. For more information about the use and function of the social plug-ins, please see Section 4 of our data protection notices.

Data protection notices

We use the following cookies on our website:

Cookie Name	Description	Cookie type
SERVERID	These cookies are used for a load balancer. They identify the server the visitor was forwarded to when last calling up the website. They also enable all enquiries by a user in the same session to be forwarded to the same server.	Type 1
piwik_ignore	This cookie is stored if a visitor opts out of statistical analysis of their visit by Matomo.	Type 2
visited_today	This cookie is set the first time the website is accessed and deleted again at 11:59 pm that same day. It indicates that you already visited the page on this day and suppresses some functions intended to be activated only at the first-time access.	Type 2
c_disclaimer	This cookie indicates that you agree to the use of cookies on our web pages. It is set when you close the Use of Cookies information pop-up.	Type 2
renderid	This cookie contains information on which server the visitor is on.	Type 2
c_privacy	This cookie indicates that the data protection notices have been updated. It will be set when you close the notice layer.	Type 2

2. Analysis of usage data; use of analysis tools

a. We would like to adapt the content of our web pages as specifically as possible to your needs and consequently improve what we offer you. We use cookies to be able to identify visitor preferences and particularly popular areas of our Internet offering. This allows us to adapt the content of our web pages more specifically to your needs and consequently improve what we offer you.

Daimler Truck uses Matomo for the statistical analysis of the data.

If you do not want Daimler Truck to collect and analyse information about your visit, you can object to it at any time with effect for the future (opt out).

For the technical implementation of your objection, an opt-out cookie is set in your browser. This cookie only serves to allocate your objection. 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 a different browser or a different device, you must opt out again.

Click here to set the opt-out cookie.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement.

Privacy Statement.

Daimler Truck AG 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. We process personal data collected during visits to our web site according to the legal provisions valid for the countries in which the data controller is established. In addition, our data protection policy complies with the Data Protection Policy applicable group-wide for Daimler Truck AG. The Daimler Truck AG web site may include, however, links to other web sites, which are not covered by this privacy statement.

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 Truck AG will use your personal data for the sole purpose of technical administration of the web site, customer administration, product surveys and marketing, only to the extent necessary in each specific case and where the relevant consent is in place. We will only disclose your data to governmental authorities in cases where it is required by law. Our employees, agencies, and retailers are obliged by us to respect confidentiality.

Freedom of Choice

We should 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.

Cookies

Daimler Truck AG uses cookies to record the preferences of visitors, to enable us to optimize the design of our web site. Cookies are small files which are stored on your hard drive. They ease navigation, and increase the user-friendliness of a web site. Cookies also help us to identify the most popular sections of our web site. This enables us to provide content that is more accurately suited to your needs, and in so doing improve our service. Cookies can be used to determine whether there has been any contact between us and your computer in the past. Only the cookie on your computer is identified. Personal details can be saved in cookies, provided that you have consented to this, for example, in order to facilitate secure online access so that you not need to enter your user ID and password again.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive by setting your browser to not accept cookies. The exact instructions for this can be found in the manual for your browser. You can delete cookies already on your hard drive at any time. If you choose not to accept cookies, you can still visit our website, however this may result in a reduced availability of the services provided by our web site.

Security

Daimler Truck AG uses technical and organizational security measures in order to protect the data we have under our control against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction and against access by unauthorized persons. Our security procedures are continually enhanced as new technology becomes available.

Freedom of Information

Upon written request, Daimler Truck AG 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 the option of viewing, deleting or amending your personal data yourself.

Enquiries and Complaints

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.

Chief Officer Corporate Data Protection

Daimler Truck AG

HPC E600

70546 Stuttgart

Germany

E-Mail: data.protection@Daimler Truck AG.com

The Responsible Party (Controller) as per the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 is Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd and Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd and Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd appreciate your interest in its products and your visit to our website. 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 information, information relating to a living natural and/or existing juristic person, is an important concern to which we pay special attention during our business processes. Personal information collected during visits to our platforms will be processed by us according to Protection of Personal Information Act no.4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Our Privacy Statement on the use of our website does not apply to your activities on the websites of social networks or other providers that can be accessed using the links on our website. Please read the data protection provisions on the websites of those providers.

Local Contacts:

If you are not happy with the way we have handled your personal information you can also contact us and we will try our best to resolve the matter with you. For security reasons, we request that complaints, requests for access to or correction of personal information or any enquiries or questions concerning privacy matters be put in writing and e-mailed to:

Contact Details:

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd:

Information Officer: Michael Dietz

Deputy Information Officers: Tebogo Shumba

Annelie Van Rooyen

Maretha Gerber

E-mail: Dataprotection_dtbsa@daimlertruck.com

Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd:

Information Officer Michael George Honiball

Deputy Information Officers: Mohamed Hanif Ahmed

Gustavo Ganges

E-mail: dataprotection_dtfssa@daimlertruck.com

If your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction you can contact the Information Regulator:

The Information Regulator of South Africa is based at:

JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

General inquiries:
enquiries@inforegulator.org.za

PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
- should your PAIA request be denied or there is no response from a public or private bodies for access to records, you may use this email address to lodge a complaint.

POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
– should you feel that your personal information has been violated, you may use this e-mail address to lodge a complaint.

Legal Notices & Terms

Legal Notices and Terms.

Copyrights

Copyright 2022 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The text, images, graphics, sound files, animation files, video files and their arrangement on Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd 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@daimlertruck.com. Some Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd Internet sites also contain material that is subject to the copyright rights of their providers.

Product variations

Some of the product information, illustrations and images contained on this Internet site may have been prepared for generic use on Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd 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 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd.

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 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd Internet sites are subject to the trademark rights of Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd, including each of Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd’s primary brands (Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, Freightliner, FUSO, Western Star), its model name plates, and its corporate logos and emblems.

No Licenses

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd 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 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd 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 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd’s Intellectual Property.

Cautions regarding forward-looking statements

Internet pages, investor relations releases, annual and interim reports, 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 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd "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. Our Internet pages also contain links to other pages on the Internet. We would like to point out that we have no influence on the design and content of the linked pages. We therefore also cannot assume any liability for the currency, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided there. In light of this, we distance ourselves hereby from all contents of these pages. This declaration is valid for all links contained on our Internet pages to external pages and their contents.

Daimler Truck Financial Services

Daimler Truck Financial Services (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Credit Provider in terms of the National Credit Act, no 34 of 2005. Licence no NCRCP15036.

Framing

No person, business or web site may frame this site or any of the pages on this site in any way whatsoever.

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd.

Integrity and Compliance

Integrity and Compliance.

At Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “DTSA”) when it comes to Compliance and Integrity. For us, Integrity, Compliance and Legal responsibility are not merely abstract concepts — they are inseparable from our daily business activities.

The foundation of our work in the Daimler Truck Group is built on our four corporate values: respect, passion, discipline and integrity. We show respect for our coworkers, customers and business partners. Our passion enables us to do our best every day; it is the basis of our success. For us, discipline means taking on challenges and achieving our goals while taking various interests into account. Our integrity makes us successful over the long term and contributes to a functioning society. These values lay the foundation for the corporate values at all our Group companies.

Integrity means doing the right thing by living our values. This means that: We follow internal and external rules, we act in accordance with our corporate values and, in doing so, also listen to our inner compass. In this context, we orient ourselves using our five corporate principles, which should be shared and practiced by all of us

Our five corporate principles are:

· We are profitable and are committed to people and the environment

· We act responsibly and respect the rules

· We address issues openly and stand for transparency

· Fairness and respect are the foundation of our collaboration

· We practice diversity

We are committed to respecting human rights, respecting the rights of employees and their representatives, protecting the environment, enabling fair competition and fighting against corruption

Our Integrity Code governs the main principles of conduct in the Daimler Truck Group. It covers our corporate principles and behavior guidelines, inter alia in the following areas:

• Respect for human rights

• Complying with laws and internal regulations

• Appropriate conduct within the Daimler Truck Group and in dealings with authorities, government officials, business partners and customers

• Dealing with conflicts of interest

• Prevention of all forms of corruption

• Protection of company assets

• Exercising our social responsibility

• Handling data

The Integrity Code can be accessed Integrity Code

BPO Whistleblower system

Fairness and honesty are the basis for achieving long-term goals together and for creating a spirit of trust in our company. The Whistleblower System BPO (Business Practices Office) is an important element of good corporate governance.

Violations posing a high risk include, for example, offenses relating to corruption, breaches of antitrust law and violations of Anti-Money Laundering regulations, as well as violations of binding technical provisions or violations in connection with environmental regulations.

When processing the reports, the Whistleblower System BPO ensures complete confidentiality. Moreover, our Whistleblower System places great importance on fairness – in dealing with both whistleblowers and employees affected by an allegation.

If you have concrete indications of major risk violations, you can contact the Whistleblower System BPO via the following contact details:

Business Practices Office contact details:

Daimler Truck AG

Daimler Truck AG, TL/GCB - Business Practices Office (BPO), 001/DTF2A, Postfach 10 01 54, 70745, Leinfelden-Echterdingen

E-mail: bpo@daimlertruck.com
BPO South Africa Hotline: (+27) 080-099-6390