Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Choice Clothing ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable laws in South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our informational website or interact with us in any way.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Full name and surname
Contact details (email address, phone number)
Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
Any information you voluntarily provide via contact forms, WhatsApp, email, or social media
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and requests submitted via the website
To communicate with you regarding products, store information, or updates
To improve our website and user experience
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To send marketing communications (only where consent has been given)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information in terms of POPIA on the following lawful bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g. fulfilling an order)
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:
Website hosting and analytics providers
Professional advisors where legally required
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the intended purpose.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your information
Object to the processing of your personal information
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
10. 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 with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
Choice Clothing
Email: info@choiceclothing.co.za
Phone : 021 763 4000
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
