Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 14, 2026

Welcome to World of Weaves. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with World of Weaves, we collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number, and South African shipping address.

Payment Information: We use secure third-party payment gateways (Paystack). We do not store your credit card details on our servers.

Order Details: History of products you’ve purchased.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

In accordance with POPIA, we only process your information for specific, lawful purposes:

To process and fulfill your orders.

To communicate with you regarding your shipment or customer service inquiries.

To send marketing communications (only if you have opted in).

To improve our website functionality and user experience.

3. Sharing with Third Parties (Dropshipping Disclosure)

Because World of Weaves operates on a dropshipping model, we must share your delivery details with our trusted suppliers and courier services to fulfill your order.

Note: These partners are only provided with the information necessary to deliver your package and are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.

4. Your Rights under POPIA

As a South African consumer, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction: Ask us to update or fix inaccurate information.

Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").

Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to remember your cart items and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

7. Changes to This Policy

World of Weaves reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

8. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact our Information Officer at:

Email: info@worldofweaves.com

Website: www.worldofweaves.com