Privacy Policy

At VOLTURE, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website www.volture.co.za (the “Site”) or purchase our products.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.


1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal information depending on how you interact with our Site.

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account, place an order, or contact us, we may collect:

Contact Information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

Billing & Shipping Information:

  • Billing address

  • Delivery address

  • VAT number (if applicable)

Account Information:

  • Username

  • Password (encrypted)

Order Information:

  • Products purchased

  • Order value

  • Order date & time

  • Payment confirmation

Communication Information:

  • Messages or inquiries sent to our customer service team

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our Site, we may automatically collect:

Technical Data:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

Usage Data:

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Products viewed

  • Click behavior

  • Referral source

Cookies & Similar Technologies:
Used to operate the Site, personalize your experience, analyze performance, and support marketing measurement.

1.3 Payment Information

We do not store or process your payment card details.
All payments are processed securely by PayFast.
You can view their privacy policy here: www.payfast.co.za/privacy-policy


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for purposes including:

Order & Delivery

  • Processing your purchases

  • Shipping your orders

  • Sending confirmations and tracking updates

  • Handling returns and refunds

Customer Service

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Providing assistance

  • Resolving issues

Account Management

  • Creating and managing your account

  • Saving your preferences

Communication

  • Sending transactional notifications

  • Providing service announcements

Marketing (with your consent)

  • Sending updates, promotions, and newsletters

  • Offering personalized product recommendations

Site Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns

  • Enhancing site performance

  • Fixing technical issues

Legal & Security

  • Preventing fraud

  • Complying with legal requirements

  • Protecting users and company property


3. Advertising & Measurement

We use advertising and measurement tools provided by partners such as:

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

  • Google (Ads & Analytics)

  • Klaviyo (email & conversion analytics)

These technologies may collect or receive data such as:

  • Pages viewed

  • Items added to cart

  • Orders placed

  • IP address, device data, cookies

  • (With consent) hashed email for measurement and attribution

This helps us:

  • Measure ad performance

  • Detect fraud

  • Improve targeting

  • Build custom audiences

These tools rely on your cookie consent. You can change or withdraw your consent anytime via “Cookie Preferences” on the Site.


4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies for:

Essential Functions

  • Website operation

  • Shopping cart

  • Login sessions

Analytics

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta Pixel

  • Klaviyo web tracking

Personalization & Marketing

  • Showing relevant content

  • Improving product recommendations

You may disable cookies through your browser, but essential functions may be affected.


5. How We Protect Your Data

We implement strong technical and organizational measures, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Firewall protection

  • Secure servers

  • Regular security updates

  • Limited employee access

  • Confidentiality agreements

We do not store financial information. PayFast handles all payment security using PCI-DSS compliant systems.


6. Your Rights

Under South African POPIA laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (unless required for legal reasons)

  • Object to processing for marketing

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • File a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise any rights, contact us at:
derick@volture.co.za
kian@volture.co.za


7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Account data: while your account is active

  • Order data: 5 years (for tax and legal compliance)

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics data: anonymized after 2 years


8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Updates take effect upon posting, and significant changes may be communicated through email or on-site notices.


9. Contact Us

Phone: +27 012 804 1607
Email: derick@volture.co.za or kian@volture.co.za
Address: 5 Ghaap St, Pretoria, Gauteng 0054, South Africa

Support Hours:
Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 16:30
Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 14:00