Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (South Africa – POPIA Compliant)

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Full name and surname

  • Contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Delivery and billing address

  • Order and payment information (processed securely via third-party payment gateways)

  • Website usage data (cookies, IP address, browser type)

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our products and services.


2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Arrange delivery and provide tracking information

  • Communicate order updates and customer support

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improve our website and customer experience

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.


3. Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways.
We do not store your card or banking details on our servers.


4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Courier and delivery partners (for order fulfilment)

  • Payment service providers (for transaction processing)

  • IT and hosting service providers

All third parties are required to handle your data in compliance with POPIA.


5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function correctly.


6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Misuse or disclosure

Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal and accounting requirements

When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymised.


8. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Object to the processing of your information

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.


9. Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive marketing communications:

  • You may unsubscribe at any time

  • We will only send relevant updates, promotions, or news

We do not send unsolicited marketing messages.


10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.


11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.


12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

📧 info@deamara.co.za