Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 7, 2025 Welcome to Afrikartt! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website afrikartt.com or use our services. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information in order to provide and improve our service to you:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

When you register, shop, or interact with the site, you may provide:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Billing and Shipping Address
Payment Information (handled securely via payment gateway)
Business Information (if you're a vendor)
Any additional information submitted via forms or support

b. Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit Afrikartt, we may automatically collect:

IP Address
Device Type and Browser
Geographic Location (based on IP)
Usage Data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, etc.)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To create and manage your account
To process orders and payments
To deliver purchased products and manage returns
To communicate updates, support messages, or promotions
To prevent fraud and secure the platform
To analyze usage trends and improve our services

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

Vendors: For fulfilling your orders (shipping, customer service, etc.)
Payment Processors: Securely handle transactions (e.g., Stripe)
Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, delivery partners
Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition

4. Cookies and Tracking

Afrikartt uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain user sessions
Analyze traffic and improve functionality
Store preferences and language settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings or reject non-essential cookies.

5. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your personal data:

SSL encryption secures all transactions and data transfers
Secure servers and firewalls prevent unauthorized access
Regular security audits and platform updates

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and secure your devices.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your region (e.g., EU/EEA), you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@afrikartt.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data:

As long as your account is active
As required to fulfill transactions and legal obligations
Until you request deletion of your data

We may anonymize and retain non-personal data for statistical or business analysis.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., vendor pages, external services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies independently.

9. Children's Privacy

Afrikartt does not knowingly collect or solicit data from individuals under 13 years of age. If we discover such data was collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly.