Privacy Policy – Protecting Your Data

Your Privacy Matters to Us

At Techie Toys, we're committed to keeping your personal information secure and being transparent about how we use it. This policy uses plain language so you understand exactly how we handle your data.

What Information We Collect

When you shop with us, we collect:

Contact Details

  • Your name, email, phone number, and delivery address
  • We need this to process your orders and keep you updated.

Order Information

  • What you purchased, when you purchased it, and payment details
  • We need this to fulfil orders and provide our 6-month guarantee

Website Activity

  • Pages you visit, device type, and how you use our site
  • We need this to improve our website and your shopping experience

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Process Your Orders

Get your phone parts to you quickly and resolve any issues

Provide Our 6-Month Guarantee

Track warranty claims and replacement requests

Keep You Informed

Send order updates and helpful repair information (with your permission)

Improve Our Service

Identify popular products and fix website issues

Who We Share Information With

We only share your data when necessary:

Payment Processors

Your payment information goes securely to PayFast and other payment providers to process transactions

Shipping Companies

We share delivery details with our network of couriers to deliver your parts

Legal Requirements

If required by South African law, we’ll comply with legal requests

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

How We Protect Your Data

Your information security is important to us:

  • Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
  • Limited access – only essential staff can view customer data
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

Whilst we take every precaution, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We do our best to protect your data.

Your Rights Under POPIA

South African law gives you control over your data:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of what personal information we have about you

Correct Mistakes

Ask us to correct any wrong information in our records

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your information (with some legal exceptions)

Object to Processing

Tell us to stop using your data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@techietoys.co.za

Questions About Your Privacy?

Contact us:

📧 Email: support@techietoys.co.za

📱 WhatsApp: 0687183786

Got privacy concerns? We’d rather answer your questions than leave you wondering.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our business grows or laws change. When we do, we’ll:

  •  Post the updated version on this page
  • Update the “Last Updated” date below
  • Email significant changes to existing customers

Last Updated: 31st August 2025

This policy complies with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

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