Effective Date: September 2025
Website: www.lazymakoticouture.co.za
At Lazy Makoti Couture, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or purchase from us.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment details when you place an order.
- Non-Personal Information: including browser type, device information, IP address, and how you use our website (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill your orders.
- Communicate with you about your purchases, updates, or promotions.
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only with:
- Service Providers: trusted third parties that help us with payment processing, deliveries, and marketing.
- Legal Obligations: if required by law, regulation, or government request.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using secure servers, encryption, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, personalize your shopping experience, and analyze website traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect site functionality.
6. Your Rights
As a user in South Africa, you have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and transactional obligations.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.