Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1 General Information

At Artiflex, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers' personal data. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our services.

By accessing and using our website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2 Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Full name and surname
  • Contact information: Email address, phone number
  • Shipping information: Email address and other contact details
  • Health data: Physical symptoms for product diagnosis

2.2 Technical Information

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Cookies and similar technologies

3 How We Use Your Data

We use collected information for:

  • Consultations and advice: Provide personalized joint health consultations
  • Order processing: Manage product orders and shipping
  • Communication: Send information about product use and other relevant content
  • Service improvement: Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Direct marketing: Send special offers with your prior consent
  • Legal compliance: Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you have given us explicit consent
  • Contract: To fulfill product sale terms
  • Contractual compliance: To fulfill our contractual obligations
  • Legal compliance: To comply with specific legal obligations

5 Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: Companies that help us provide our service (shipping, payments, analytics)
  • Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Legal responsibilities: When required by law or competent authorities
  • Rights protection: To protect our legitimate rights, property, or security

6 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted
  • Access controls: Restricted access to personal data
  • Security monitoring: Continuous threat monitoring
  • Regular security audits
  • Staff training on data protection

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for the time necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which they were collected
  • Comply with our statutory legal obligations
  • Meet legal, accounting and reporting requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

8 Your Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of personal data
  • Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of data to another provider
  • Objection: Object to data processing under certain circumstances
  • Withdraw consent at any time

9 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze site traffic and usage
  • Personalize your experience
  • Remember your preferences
  • Provide more relevant content and services

10 International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside of South Africa. If this occurs, we will ensure that any provider guarantees adequate protection standards in accordance with applicable regulations.

11 Minors

Our services are directed at people over 18 years of age. We do not intentionally collect personal information from minors under 18 years of age. If you discover that a minor has provided personal data through our services, please contact us immediately.

12 Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be:

  • Published on our website with a date
  • Notified via email for material changes
  • Updated in the "last updated" date on this page

Contact for Privacy Matters

For questions about this Privacy Policy or exercising your rights, contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: 456 Long Street, Cape Town Central, South Africa

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM