SkynetStores South Africa – Privacy Policy

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SkynetStores South Africa respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, how we protect it, and the rights you may have in relation to that information.

By using our website, placing an order, or communicating with us, you agree to the collection, use, and handling of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our website.

This may include:

• your name;
• email address;
• phone number;
• billing and delivery address;
• payment-related details;
• order history;
• messages or enquiries sent to us;
• device and browser information;
• IP address; and
• browsing, usage, and interaction data on our website.

We collect only the information reasonably necessary for our business operations, customer support, website functionality, and legal compliance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for purposes such as:

• processing and managing your orders;
• arranging payment and confirming transactions;
• fulfilling deliveries and coordinating shipment;
• communicating with you about purchases, updates, or support requests;
• providing customer service;
• improving our website, services, and user experience;
• personalising your shopping experience;
• detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud, abuse, or misuse; and
• complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

We will use your personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share relevant personal information with trusted third parties where reasonably necessary for business operations and service delivery.

This may include:

• payment processors;
• suppliers and fulfilment partners;
• shipping, logistics, and courier providers;
• website hosting and technical service providers;
• fraud prevention and security service providers;
• customer support tools and service partners; and
• marketing or analytics service providers, where applicable.

We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order, or lawful request, or where necessary to protect our rights, customers, systems, or operations.

4. International Processing

Because SkynetStores South Africa works with international suppliers, sourcing channels, logistics providers, and technical service partners, some personal information may be processed or accessed outside South Africa.

Where cross-border processing takes place, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled with appropriate safeguards and in a manner consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to support the operation of our website and improve user experience.

These technologies may be used to:

• keep the website functioning properly;
• remember your preferences;
• support sign-in, cart, and checkout functions;
• understand how visitors use the website;
• improve website performance and usability; and
• support relevant marketing or advertising activities where applicable.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Despite these measures, no internet-based platform, website, or data transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You use the website and provide information at your own risk, subject to the protections available under applicable law.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• order fulfilment;
• customer support;
• record-keeping;
• fraud prevention;
• dispute handling;
• legal and regulatory compliance; and
• legitimate operational needs.

Where a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we may retain the information for that period.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to personal information we hold about you;
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• request deletion of personal information where appropriate;
• object to or restrict certain types of processing where allowed by law; and
• lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulator.

In South Africa, complaints relating to the handling of personal information may be directed to the Information Regulator where you believe your rights under applicable privacy laws, including POPIA, have been infringed.

9. Children

Our website is intended for adults or for use by persons acting with proper legal authority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in a manner that violates applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent or authority, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revised version will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted will constitute acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by law.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.