Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Pure Being, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of Personal Information:
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Full name
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Contact details (email address, phone number)
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Location (if shared via browser or form)
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Any personal messages or inquiries submitted via our contact forms
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IP address, device type, and browser (collected automatically)
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Cookies and usage data
We only collect information that is necessary for the specific purpose it is intended for.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect your information in the following ways:
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When you complete a form on our website (e.g., contact, appointment requests)
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When you email or call us
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Automatically via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
4. Why We Collect Your Information (Purpose of Processing)
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries or requests
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To schedule appointments or provide services
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To send you newsletters or updates (if opted in)
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To analyze website usage and improve functionality
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To comply with legal obligations
We will only process your personal information with your consent, or where it is necessary to deliver a service or fulfill a legal obligation.
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:
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Where required by law or court order
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With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the website (e.g., web hosting, analytics, contact form plugins)
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements where applicable.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
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Recognize your browser
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Improve website performance
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Understand user behavior via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:
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Be informed about the personal information we hold
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Request access to your data
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to the processing of your information
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@purebeing.co.za .
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, please note that no online transmission is 100% secure.
9. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact:
Pure Being
Email: info@purebeing.co.za
Website: https://purebeing.co.za
Information Regulator (South Africa):
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
