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Privacy Policy

StephanieJordaan.com ("company", "I", "we" or "us") is dedicated to respecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes what information is collected from you on stephaniejordaan.com (hereinafter the "Website") and how it is used. The term "you" refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the Website.

 

By visiting and using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Website.

SOUTH AFRICAN PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT (POPIA)

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, which regulates the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of personal information. POPIA requires that we notify you why we collect your personal information, how we use it, and under what circumstances we will disclose such information. Under POPIA, you also have the right to access, correct, and request the deletion of your personal information.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. 

 

Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location. 

WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW IT IS USED

When you access the Website, you may provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address (if voluntarily provided)

  • Payment details (if making a purchase on the Website)

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This information is collected when you register on the site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, contact us, use the search feature, provide comments or feedback, fill out a form, use live chat, or participate in any online surveys we may post.

 

Your personal information is used to:

  • Personalize your experience

  • Improve the Website to better serve you

  • Provide customer service support

  • Process your requests or transactions efficiently

  • Tailor advertisements and promotions to you

  • Solicit reviews of services or products

  • Provide you with offers and promotions from our partners and affiliates

  • Comply with legal requirements

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

COMMENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

If you leave a comment on the Website, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. Your name, email address, and website/organization name are not shared with third parties but may be used to communicate with you.

 

Social media accounts and sharing options are available on this Website. Social media sites (such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) may track your personal information when you interact with us. If you choose to engage with us on social media, you voluntarily disclose personal information, which may be collected and used by others. We have no control over and take no responsibility for how such publicly disclosed personal information is used, stored, or shared by third parties.

USE OF COOKIES

The Website may use cookies to facilitate your experience. Cookies are small data files sent to your computer’s hard drive while viewing the Website. This may include non-personally identifiable information such as your IP address, geographic location, language preference, and browsing history.

 

Cookies are used for purposes such as:

  • Enhancing user experience and website functionality

  • Saving preferences and login details for future visits

  • Analyzing website traffic and performance

  • Serving personalized advertisements

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If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. If you log in to the Website, a temporary cookie will determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

 

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.

USE OF WEB BEACONS AND PIXELS

In conjunction with cookies, third parties may use web beacons (also known as clear GIFs or pixel tags) to track user behavior on the Website. This information may be used to tailor advertisements and marketing efforts.

 

Social media pixels may be used to track interactions for purposes such as retargeting, ad tracking, and promotions. Third parties like Facebook may collect data from our Website to show you targeted ads based on your browsing behavior.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND USE

The Website may include links, advertisements, or embedded content from third-party websites. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions independently of us. Once you leave our Website, you are no longer bound by this Privacy Policy.

 

We may use third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits. You can opt out by visiting Google's privacy settings.

 

We have no control over third-party privacy practices and are not responsible for their policies or activities.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • Trusted third parties that assist in operating our Website (e.g., hosting services, email marketing providers)

  • Compliance with legal obligations such as law enforcement requests or court orders

  • Business transfers, including mergers, acquisitions, or sales, where personal data may be transferred to a successor entity

EMAIL MARKETING

By opting into our email list, you agree to receive newsletters, updates, promotions, and related content. Your email address is kept confidential and not sold or shared, except as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

 

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates to your personal information

  • Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal information

  • Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@stephaniejordaan.com.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Stephanie Jordaan
Email: info@stephaniejordaan.com
Website: www.stephaniejordaan.com

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