Privacy policy

BEAUTY REPUBLIK: PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 28 April 2026
Last Updated: 28 April 2026


1. INTRODUCTION

Beauty Republik (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and other applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and disclose your personal information when you access our website, purchase our services, or interact with us in any manner.

By using our website or services, you consent to the processing of your personal information as described in this Policy.


2. RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Beauty Republik acts as the “Responsible Party” (as defined under POPIA) in respect of your personal information.

Contact Details:
Email: hello@beautyrepublik.co.za
Website: www.beautyrepublik.co.za 


3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

3.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Contact number

3.2 Account and Business Information

  • Login credentials (where applicable)
  • Business name and store preferences
  • Information required to build and configure your Shopify store

3.3 Payment Information

  • Billing address
  • Transaction details

Note: Payment card details are processed securely by third-party payment providers. We do not store or have access to full card details.


3.4 Technical and Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data


3.5 Marketing and Communication Data

  • Email subscription preferences
  • Engagement with marketing emails
  • Interaction with advertisements


4. METHODS OF COLLECTION

We collect personal information when you:

  • Purchase a product or service
  • Create an account
  • Subscribe to our mailing list
  • Contact us directly
  • Use or browse our website (via cookies and tracking technologies)


5. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and fulfil our services
  • To build and configure your dropshipping store
  • To provide supplier information and product integration
  • To communicate with you regarding your purchase or account
  • To process payments and maintain financial records
  • To send marketing communications (where consent has been provided)
  • To improve website functionality, user experience, and service delivery


6. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 By subscribing to our mailing list or purchasing our services, you may receive marketing communications from Beauty Republik

6.2 You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails; or
  • Contacting us directly

6.3 We do not sell or distribute your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.


7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

7.1 Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance.

7.2 We may use tracking tools, including but not limited to:

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel
  • TikTok Pixel
  • Google Analytics

7.3 These technologies may collect data regarding your browsing behaviour and interactions with our website and advertisements.

7.4 By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them via your browser settings.


8. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share your information with:

  • Payment processors and gateways
  • Shopify and associated platform services
  • Third-party applications and integrations required for service delivery
  • Professional advisors where legally required

We ensure that such third parties are bound by appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations where applicable.


9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

9.1 Our services rely on third-party platforms and tools.

9.2 Beauty Republik shall not be responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or data handling procedures of such third parties.

9.3 Clients are encouraged to review the privacy policies of all third-party services they use.


10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside South Africa where third-party service providers are located.

By using our services, you consent to such transfers, subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with POPIA.


11. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or destruction

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


12. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy
  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements


13. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

Requests may be submitted to hello@beautyrepublik.co.za


14. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent.


15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Beauty Republik shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Unauthorised access to your personal information
  • Failures or breaches attributable to third-party platforms
  • Events beyond our reasonable control


16. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.


17. AMENDMENTS

Beauty Republik reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be effective upon publication on the website.

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.


18. CONTACT INFORMATION

Beauty Republik
Email: hello@beautyrepublik.co.za
Website: www.beautyrepublik.co.za 


19. DISCLAIMER

This Privacy Policy is drafted in accordance with South African law, including POPIA.

This document does not constitute legal advice. Users are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel where necessary.