MashasGadgetsStore.co.za (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We may collect personal and non‑personal information, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Telephone/mobile number
Postal address / delivery address
Billing information (e.g. credit/debit card, or whichever payment method is used)
Account login details (username, password)
Order history and preferences
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages you visit on the Site, duration, time spent
Referring URLs (how you came to the site)
Device identifiers and device type
Cookies, web beacons, tracking technologies
If you choose to link or log in via a third‑party service (e.g. social media), or if we use services that aggregate data, we may receive information from those third parties as permitted by their terms.
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
Process and fulfil your orders: to deliver products, send confirmations, updates, invoices
Manage your account, provide customer support
Improve the Site: understand usage patterns, fix bugs, optimize performance
Marketing & promotions: send you marketing emails, special offers, updates (only if you consent)
Prevent fraud and ensure security of transactions
Comply with legal obligations
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable core site functionality
Remember your preferences
Analyze site usage (to see which pages are popular, how people navigate)
Display personalized content or advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Be aware disabling some cookies may reduce your ability to use parts of the Site.
We will not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
Service providers / third parties: Companies that help us with payment processing, shipping/delivery, customer service, data analysis, or marketing (with your consent where required)
Legal requirements: If required by law, to respond to subpoenas, court orders, government requests, etc.
Business transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction
We retain your personal data only as long as needed for the purposes set out in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting or reporting requirements. We will securely delete or anonymize personal data when no longer needed.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we might have information from a child under 18, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information.
Depending on applicable law (including South African data protection laws, e.g. POPIA – Protection of Personal Information Act), you may have rights such as:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information
Withdraw consent (where we rely on consent)
Data portability
If you want to exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
If we transfer your data outside South Africa (e.g. to service providers in other countries), we’ll ensure that there are adequate protections in place (e.g. standard contractual clauses) so your information remains protected.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. If significant changes are made, we may provide more prominent notice (e.g. by email or through the Site’s home page).
If you have questions, concerns or requests about this Privacy Policy, or about your personal data, you may contact us at:
MashasGadgetsStore.co.za
Email: Mashasgadgetsstore@gmail.com
Telephone: +27 67 234 7914