Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 17, 2026

POPIA Compliant

Privacy at a Glance

We Protect Your Data

Industry-standard security measures

Limited Use

Only for order processing & communication

Your Control

Access, update, or delete your data

At Sinos Crafts & Designs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Delivery address
  • Billing information

Order Information

  • Product selections
  • Custom design files
  • Order history
  • Payment details
  • Shipping preferences

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Usage patterns
  • Cookies and tracking

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Communicate with you about your orders and inquiries
  • Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
  • Provide customer support and respond to requests
  • Improve our products, services, and website
  • Send promotional emails (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing through Yoco
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Employee training on data protection

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Your Rights

Under POPIA and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Objection

Object to certain processing of your data

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Sinos Crafts & Designs

Data Protection Officer

Email: mfokazi.sino@gmail.com

Phone: +27 73 335 9935

Address: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

This policy was last updated on 1/17/2026