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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 19 May 2025

At ZAR Partners (“we”, “our”, “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of all users and affiliates who interact with our website (https://zarpartners.co.za) and participate in our affiliate program. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

When you register as an affiliate or interact with our site, we may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

  • Bank account or payment details (for commission payments)

  • Tax/VAT ID numbers (if applicable)

  • Affiliate ID and login credentials

1.2 Technical & Usage Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, etc.)

  • Referrer URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Manage your affiliate account

  • Track referrals and calculate commissions

  • Process commission payments

  • Provide support and communication regarding your account

  • Send newsletters or important updates

  • Improve our website and affiliate services

  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, hosting services)

  • Regulatory authorities if required by law

  • Our partnered brands for tracking affiliate performance (if applicable)

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are not allowed to use it for purposes outside of our instruction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze traffic and improve performance

  • Track user behavior for affiliate conversions

  • Store preferences and session data

You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but doing so may impact your ability to use certain features of our site.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary:

  • To fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

  • To comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements

  • To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss or theft

  • Disclosure or misuse

  • Alteration or destruction

These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits.

8. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside of South Africa, we ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, and that adequate safeguards are in place.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”. Continued use of our site or affiliate program constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.