At Aquarius Jewelers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your personal information is handled. This Privacy Policy explains how we and our third-party service providers collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website aquariusjewelers.co.za, We operate in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
We do not directly collect or store personal information on our website. However, our third-party service providers may collect personal information, such as IP addresses, device identifiers, or browsing behavior, through cookies and similar technologies. Personal information is any data that can identify you, as defined under POPIA.
We use the following third-party services, which may collect and process your personal information:
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Privacy Policy We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website using cookies. This helps us improve our website. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and "How Google uses data". You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On or disabling cookies in your browser settings.
WhatsApp Links: Whatsapp Privacy Policy Our website includes links to contact us via WhatsApp. Clicking these links may share data with WhatsApp, subject to their Privacy Policy.
Social Media Links: Facebook Privacy Policy Instagram Privacy Policy We provide links to our profiles on Facebook & Instagram. Clicking these links may allow these platforms to collect data about you, subject to their respective privacy policies
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. Please review their policies for more information.
Our third-party services use cookies and similar technologies to collect data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to track your interactions with our website. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or opt out using the tools provided above (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out). For more information on cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org
We may display a cookie consent banner to allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies, required for website functionality, do not require consent.
The data collected by third-party services is used to:
We do not use your personal information for any other purpose.
We do not share or store your personal information directly. However, third-party services may process your data as described in their privacy policies. These services may transfer data outside South Africa (e.g., to servers in the US or EU). These providers are responsible for ensuring compliance with POPIA's cross-border transfer requirements.
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
While we do not store your data, our third-party providers use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. For details, refer to their privacy policies.
Our website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., WhatsApp, Instagram). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
suadmin@aquariusjewelers.co.zaYou may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator:
enquiries@inforegulator.org.za