Gaia Mind and Beauty is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide through our contact form or newsletter subscription.
- Cart Data: Information about products added to your cart, stored locally on your device using browser local storage.
- Usage Data: Non-personal information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited and links clicked, collected through analytics tools (if applicable).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form.
- Send newsletters and promotional offers if you subscribe to our mailing list.
- Maintain your shopping cart functionality across sessions.
- Improve our website and services through analytics (if applicable).
3. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your data:
- Local Storage: Cart data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
- Secure Transmission: Any personal information submitted via forms is handled securely, and we use industry-standard encryption where applicable.
- Data Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- With your consent (e.g., for newsletter services).
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- With service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@purora-aesthetics.com.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., WhatsApp). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website currently uses local storage for cart functionality but does not use cookies. If we implement cookies or analytics in the future, we will update this policy and provide opt-in/opt-out options where required.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
- Email: info@gaiamindandbeauty.com
- Phone: +27 062 6127 100
- Address: Western Cape, South Africa
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.