KAPITAL DESIGN EMPORIUM: Privacy Policy

KAPITAL DESIGN EMPORIUM: Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Christopher de Bod Designs (Pty) Ltd (Registration No. 2018/604884/07) and Measure Pro (Pty) Ltd (Registration No. 2016/003784/07), trading together under the name Kapital Design Emporium, collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and applicable South African laws.

1. WHO WE ARE

Kapital Design Emporium is an online retail store offering décor objet, scatter cushions, and other styling items. We operate our store through the Squarespace platform and deliver products within South Africa. Christopher de Bod Designs (Pty) Ltd and Measure Pro (Pty) Ltd are joint responsible parties for the collection and processing of your personal information.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you interact with our store, we may collect the following information:

  • Full name and surname
  • Cellphone number
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment details (processed securely by our payment processor — we do not store full card details)
  • Proof of payment for EFT transactions
  • Browsing and usage data provided by Squarespace Analytics

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your personal information may be used for:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders
  • Delivering products to your specified address
  • Communicating about your orders or account
  • Responding to queries and customer service requests
  • Sending marketing communications (where you have opted in)
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We only share your personal information when necessary, including:

  • With courier companies to arrange deliveries
  • With payment processors to facilitate secure payments
  • With Squarespace for website hosting and analytics
    We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Information is retained only for as long as required to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect the site’s functionality.

7. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION

For all privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Information Officer: Christopher de Bod
Email: chris@christopherdebod.com
Phone: 0824528181

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.