At Bazario, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a smooth and personalized shopping experience. The types of information we collect include:
Personal Information: When you create an account, place an order, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address.
Payment Information: We collect payment details (e.g., card information) through secure payment processors like Yoco or Payfast to process your orders. We do not store your payment details directly.
Browsing Information: We may collect data about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, products viewed, and your IP address, using cookies and similar technologies.
Communication Information: When you contact us via email (info@bazario.co.za) or social media, we collect details from those interactions to assist you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to deliver a reliable and efficient shopping experience. Specifically, we use it to:
Process and fulfill your orders, including arranging shipping (1–3 days via courier) and managing payments.
Communicate with you about your orders, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
Improve our website and product offerings by analyzing browsing patterns and preferences.
Send you updates about new products, promotions, or deals if you’ve subscribed to our newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time).
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect against fraud.
3. How We Share Your Information
We only share your information when necessary to provide our services or meet legal requirements. We share information with:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties, such as courier services (for shipping), payment processors (Yoco, Payfast, etc.), and website hosting providers, who help us operate our business. These providers are bound by agreements to protect your data.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may share information to comply with legal processes or protect the rights, property, or safety of Bazario, our customers, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Bazario’s assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, with continued protection under this policy.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:
Remember your preferences and cart contents.
Analyze website performance and user behavior.
Deliver relevant content and advertisements.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, such as adding items to your cart.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your personal information. You can:
Access or Update: Request access to or updates for the personal information we hold about you by contacting us atEO System: I’m sorry, but I had to stop the response due to a character limit in the output. I can provide the rest of the Privacy Policy if you’d like me to continue, or I can assist with something else. Just let me know!
