Offershop Comprehensive Privacy Policy
1. Introduction and Scope
1.1 Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Offershop recognises the importance of protecting your privacy in respect of your personal information. We are committed to processing your Personal Information lawfully, ethically, and securely, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other relevant South African legislation.
1.2 Application of this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information which is processed, collected, stored, transferred, or collated by Offershop from persons and organisations with whom they engage.
By registering on any of our websites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information (POPIA)
- You have consented to the processing.
- A legally authorised person has consented.
- It is necessary to conclude or perform a contract.
- Required by law.
- Required to protect a legitimate interest.
- If you are a child, a competent guardian has consented.
3. Personal Information We Collect and Process
We limit information to only what is necessary for service delivery and legitimate business use.
3.1 Information You Provide
- Identifiers: name, surname, ID, gender, age, address, email, cellphone.
- Credit information for deal applications.
- Banking details are NEVER requested on electronic forms.
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage tracking via Google Ads and Facebook Pixel
- Cookies for device recognition and fraud prevention
4. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your Personal Information for the purposes below:
| Purpose Category | Specific Uses (Examples) |
|---|---|
| Service Provision & Account Management | To register and maintain you as a customer of Offershop. |
| Service Access & Retention | • Providing access to services • Retaining and making available your service information |
| Verification and Checks | • Verifying your details • Performing credit checks |
| Financial & Administration | • Facilitating payments • Security, administrative, and legal purposes |
| Communication & Marketing | • Providing newsletters • Supporting future interactions |
5. Sharing Your Personal Information
- Service Providers: information may be shared with contracted partners.
- Legal Requirements: information may be disclosed as required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as required by law, contract, consent, or legitimate interest.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access & Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information.
7.2 Right to Object
You may request we stop processing your information for specific purposes.
7.3 Cookies
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access.
9. Updates to This Policy
This Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use means acceptance of updates.
10. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by South African law.
11. Contact Us
Offershop Information Officer:
Jean Maritz
Email: jean.maritz@offernet.net
Information Regulator (South Africa):
Complaints: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Enquiries: inforeg@justice.gov.za