Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Armored Penguin (www.TheArmoredPenguin.co.za). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and payment details (processed via third-party providers).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and interactions (via cookies and analytics).
Order Information: Items you purchase, order history, and related transactional data.

2. How We Collect It

We collect information when you:

Place an order on our website
Fill out a form or subscribe to our mailing list
Browse or interact with our site (via cookies or similar technologies)

Wix may automatically collect certain technical data. For more details, refer to Wix’s own privacy policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

3. Use of Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill orders
Provide customer support
Send order confirmations and updates
Improve our website experience
Send occasional marketing emails (if you opt-in)

4. Sharing of Information

We share your information only as necessary:

To fulfill and ship your orders
Wix: As our website host and processor
Payment providers (e.g., Yoco): To process transactions
Service providers: For analytics, email communication, or customer service

All partners are required to protect your data and only use it for the agreed purposes.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, track site usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Withdraw consent or object to processing
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

If you're in South Africa, your rights are protected under the POPIA. EU users are protected under GDPR.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at Info@TheArmoredPenguin.co.za.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please email us at Info@TheArmoredPenguin.co.za..