Privacy Policy
Out of Africa-Aurora Curios
Effective Date: 20 March 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Out of Africa Curio (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how you can exercise them.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, surname, username, or similar identifiers.
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
- Marketing Data: Preferences regarding receiving marketing materials from us.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and services.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g., when you purchase an item, create an account, or contact us).
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies and tracking technologies).
- Third-party sources (e.g., payment service providers, analytics providers).
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your personal data for the following purposes
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- To send promotional and marketing materials (if consent is given).
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill purchases and services.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and protect our business.
- Consent: When you opt into marketing communications.
- Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We store your personal data securely and retain it only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, delivery services, and IT support providers.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: If our business undergoes a sale, merger, or acquisition.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure access controls, and regular security audits.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of data to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
10. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights or request further information, contact us at: Email: outofafrica@iway.na
Address: Unit 3 NDC Industrial Park, Prosperita, Windhoek, Namibia
We will respond to your request within the time limits set by GDPR.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
13. Contact Information
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: Out of Africa, garments and more
Email: outofafrica@iway.na
Address: Unit 3 NDC Industrial Park, Prosperita, Windhoek, Namibia
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 20 March 2025.