Privacy Policy for The Sports Company

Effective Date: 01 August 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Sports Company (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you visit our website https://thesportscompany.co.za/ and engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information from you:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Physical addresses
• Payment information

We do not collect any other types of personal information.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

• Order Processing: To process and fulfill your orders, including managing payments, shipping, and delivery.
• Delivery: To ensure that your purchases are delivered to the correct address.

4. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic, which helps us improve our website and services. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used for analytical purposes only and does not identify individual users.

5. User Rights

As a user of our website, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at team@thesportscompany.co.za.

6. Compliance with POPIA

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa, ensuring that your personal data is collected, processed, and stored securely and lawfully.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to fulfill your orders (e.g., with payment processors and delivery services) or as required by law.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect data about site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

The Sports Company Pty Ltd
Steyn Road, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, 1739, South Africa
Email: team@thesportscompany.co.za

12. Opt-In/Opt-Out

You have the option to opt-in or opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us. If you wish to change your communication preferences, please contact us at team@thesportscompany.co.za.