Effective Date: February 11, 2026
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: and make purchases through our online shop. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Make a purchase or place an order
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact our customer service
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address)
- Payment information (credit card details, billing information)
- Account credentials (username and password)
- Purchase history and preferences
- Communication preferences
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Clickstream data and browsing patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Order Processing: To process and fulfill your orders, arrange delivery, and send order confirmations and updates
- Payment Processing: To process payments securely and prevent fraud
- Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve issues
- Account Management: To create and manage your account, including password resets and account verification
- Marketing Communications: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and special offers (with your consent where required)
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality, user experience, and product offerings
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests
- Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Payment processors and financial institutions
- Shipping and delivery companies
- Email service providers
- Web hosting and cloud storage providers
- Analytics and marketing service providers
- Customer service platforms
3.2 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
3.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and cannot be disabled
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Secure storage systems with restricted access
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Website: https://24hours.org.za/
