POPIA COMPLIANCE

 

We are committed to protecting your personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). As such, we ensure that any personal data collected, processed, and stored is handled lawfully and transparently.

 

Under POPIA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

 

• Access your personal information: You may request details on the information we hold about you.

• Correct your personal information: You may ask us to update or correct any inaccuracies.

• Object to processing: You may object to our processing of your data, including for direct marketing.

• Request deletion: You may ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.

 

We collect and use your personal information only for specific, defined purposes and take all reasonable steps to ensure it is protected from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Should you have questions or wish to exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us.

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PRIVACY POLICY

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Effective Date: 01 October 2024

 

This Privacy Policy explains how BCD Art | Bella | Christelle Duvenhage (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit or make a purchase on our website - www.bdc-art.com.

 

Information We Collect

 

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

 

• Visit our website or interact with it

• Make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase

• Sign up for our newsletter or other communications

• Contact us with questions or inquiries

 

The types of personal information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address, payment information (such as credit card numbers), and any other details you provide.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect to:

 

• Process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations and shipping information

• Communicate with you regarding your order, new products, promotions, and other updates (if you have opted in)

• Improve our website and provide a better user experience

• Comply with legal obligations, including record-keeping and fraud prevention

 

Sharing Your Information

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties to facilitate our services, such as:

 

• Payment processors: To process payments securely.

• Shipping providers: To fulfill and deliver your orders.

• Website hosting and data storage providers (Wix): To operate and maintain our website securely.

 

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience, understand how you interact with our site, and tailor marketing to your interests. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some functionalities of our site.

 

Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

 

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You can ask us to correct or update your information.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

• Opt-out: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by following the link in each email or contacting us directly.

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at christelle@bcd-art.com.

 

Data Security

 

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, please note that no transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

 

Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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