Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27th August 2024
Version: 1.0
Website URL: www.bodaciousbondage.co.za

Introduction

Bodacious Bondage (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013, in South Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website, www.bodaciousbondage.co.za (the “Website”).

By using our Website and its services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Personal Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, billing address, and any information provided via forms.
Account Information: Username, password (stored using a one way hashing algorithm), purchase history, and payment details.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and page interaction information.
Cookies and Tracking Information: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor user behavior, customize your experience, and improve the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To manage orders, payments, and customer support.
Personalization: Customizing content and user experience on our Website.
Marketing and Promotions: To send newsletters, promotions, and marketing communications.
Security: To maintain the security of our website, prevent fraud, and protect your information.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations under the POPI Act and other regulations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties only as follows:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party providers that help us provide, improve, or maintain our services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, such as in response to court orders or law enforcement requests.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the POPI Act, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for processing your personal information at any time, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bodaciousbondage.co.za.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes the use of security plugins, SSL certificates, and regular software updates.

However, no system is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will delete it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to collect and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit your access to certain features of our Website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of those sites.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@bodaciousbondage.co.za
Website: www.bodaciousbondage.co.za