Privacy Policy

480BC SUPPLIES (PTY) LTD/ www.480BC.co.za hereby undertake to take all reasonable steps to protect the personal and confidential information of our users. This policy describes how we use the personal information we collect from you. By using our services, you agree and signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy.

The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 describes personal information as information relating to the identifiable, living, natural person and where applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person, including names, identity numbers, contact details, location information and nationality. The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 requires us to inform you of how we utilize and store your personal information.

The Electronic Communications and Transaction Act, No. 25 of 2002 also contains principles regarding the electronic collection of personal information.

We undertake that we shall comply with The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 as well as The Electronic Communications and Transaction Act, No. 25 of 2002 by disclosing to you, the approach we will follow in order to ensure your private and confidential information is safeguarded, as well as how we shall utilize the personal information which we obtain.

SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

We use the order information that we collect generally to fulfill any orders placed through the site/ or any manual orders (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations). Additionally, we use this Order Information to:

Communicate with you.

Screen our orders for potential risk or fraud.

When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at any time, by contacting us at duane@480bc.co.za or mailing us at:

480BC Supplies

20 Agapanthus Street

Brackenhurst

Alberton

Gauteng ZA 1448

SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

We may disclose your Personal Information to the following persons for the purposes of our rendering our services to you, and for those reasons recorded in section 2 above to:

Suppliers

If our services are provided in conjunction with, or by involvement of third parties, such third parties may need to have your Personal Information in order to fulfill your request.

Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service.

Links

When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

SECTION 5 - SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

Our website, emails are hosted by a third party and access is strictly controlled by means of passwords and the latest hosting security features.

Server administration traffic is via an encrypted php session.

All passwords are encrypted in the MYSQL database.

On site information is secured by physical and other means. Hard copy information is physically secured and is destroyed as required by the POPI act and others.

Even though we take all reasonable steps to ensure that all communication is secure and your personal information protected, we do not make any warranties and/or representations that our application content is absolutely safe and secure.

We however undertake to comply with the requirements of The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 at all times.

SECTION 6 - COOKIES

This site uses cookies.

“Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

The two types of cookies used on the Website are described below:

“Session cookies”: These are used to maintain a so-called ‘session state’ and only lasts for the duration of your use of the Website. A session cookie expires when you close your browser, or if you have not visited the server for a certain period of time. Session cookies are required for the Platform to function optimally, but are not used in any way to identify you personally.

“Permanent cookies”: These cookies permanently store a unique code on your computer or smart device hard drive in order to identify you as an individual user. No Personal Information is stored in permanent cookies. You can view permanent cookies by looking in the cookies directory of your browser installation. These permanent cookies are not required for the website to work, but may enhance your browsing experience.

SECTION 7 - DATA RETENTION

When you place an order through the Site, we will maintain your Order Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information or as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 and the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act, No. 25 of 2002.

SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at duane@480bc.co.za or by mail at

480BC Supplies

20 Agapanthus Street

Brackenhurst

Alberton

Gauteng ZA 1448