PRIVACY POLICY

We respect your privacy and will take reasonable measures to protect it, as more fully detailed below.

Should you decide to register as a user on the Website, we may require you to provide us with personal information which includes but is not limited to:

Should your personal information change, please inform us and provide us with updates to your personal information as soon as reasonably possible to enable us to update your personal information.

You may choose to provide additional personal information to us, in which event you agree to provide accurate and current information, and not to impersonate or misrepresent any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with anyone or anything.

The purposes for which we will use your personal information are as follows:

in relation to the sale and delivery of Goods

to contact you regarding current or new Goods or services (provided you have consented to receiving such marketing material)

to inform you of new features, special offers and promotional competitions (provided you have consented to receiving such marketing material)

to improve your experience on our website by, inter alia, monitoring statistical non-personal browsing habits, and to transact with us

Photo World Lab will not use your personal information for any purpose (other than as stated above) without your express consent.

We will not use or disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, unless the use or disclosure is:

required in order to comply with applicable law, order of court or legal process served on Photo World Lab

necessary to protect and defend the rights or property of Photo World Lab

We will be entitled to disclose your personal information to those of our employees and/or third-party service providers who assist us to interact with you via our Website or email, for the sale of Goods or when delivering Goods to you.

We will ensure that all such employees and/or third-party service providers having access to your personal information are bound by appropriate and legally binding confidentiality and non-use obligations in relation to your personal information.

We will:

treat your personal information as strictly confidential

take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that your personal information is kept secure and protected

provide you with access to your personal information to view and/or update personal details

promptly notify you if we become aware of any unauthorized use, disclosure or processing of your personal information

provide you with reasonable evidence of our compliance with this policy upon request

upon your request, promptly return or destroy any and all of your personal information in our possession or control

We will not retain your personal information longer than necessary, unless required by law or unless you consent to a longer period.

Photo World Lab undertakes never to sell or make your personal information available to any third party unless compelled by law.

In particular, in the event of a fraudulent online payment, Photo World Lab reserves the right to disclose relevant personal information for criminal investigation purposes or in line with any other legal obligation.

Whilst we will do all things reasonably necessary to protect your rights of privacy, we cannot guarantee or accept any liability whatsoever for unauthorized or unlawful disclosures of your personal information made by third parties who are not subject to our control, unless such disclosure is a result of our gross negligence.

If you disclose your personal information to a third party, such as an entity which operates a website linked to this Website or anyone other than Photo World Lab, Photo World Lab SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, HOWSOEVER ARISING, SUFFERED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF THE DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION TO THE THIRD PARTY.

You should always ensure that you read the privacy policy of any third party.

The User may visit the Website without providing any personal information.

The Website servers will in such instances collect the IP address of the User’s computer, but not the email address or other distinguishing information. This information is aggregated to measure visits, average time spent, pages viewed, etc.

The Provider uses this information to improve content and functionality. The Provider assumes no obligation to protect this information, and may copy, distribute or otherwise use it without limitation.

For the purpose of this clause, “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA).

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a basic text file that is stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet or other) by a website’s server. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains anonymous information such as a unique identifier and the website name.

This allows a website to remember things like your preferences, products you prefer, or what’s in your shopping basket.

This Website makes use of first- and third-party cookies to automatically collect information and data through standard Internet servers. Cookies help:

recognize repeat users

facilitate on-going access and usage

track usage behavior and compile aggregate data for website improvement

enable analytics tools like Google Analytics

provide relevant Display Advertising using tools such as Google Analytics Remarketing

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

If you accept a cookie, you consent to our use of any personal information collected by that cookie subject to this policy.

Most web browsers allow blocking some or all cookie types. Users can also opt out of the Google Display Network using the Ads Preferences Manager.

Because many of our website’s features utilize cookies, we recommend that Users do not block them.

Photo World Lab may, in its sole discretion, change these Terms and Conditions or any part thereof at any time.

Notice of such changes will be provided via email and/or displayed on the Website. Continued use of the Website after updates are displayed will be deemed acceptance of such updates.

By using this Website or communicating with the Provider by electronic means, the User consents that any agreements, notices, disclosures, or communications satisfy legal requirements in writing.

When you visit the Website or send emails to us, you consent to receiving communications from us electronically.

The contents of the Website (material, information, software, icons, text, graphics, layouts, images, sound clips, advertisements, video clips, trade names, logos, trademarks, designs, service marks) are protected by copyright and trademark law.

The Website Content is the property of Photo World Lab, its advertisers and/or sponsors and/or licensed to African Crafts Online.

You will not acquire any right, title or interest in the Website Content. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction is prohibited.

Provider grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited and revocable right to access, display, use, download and copy content for personal, non-commercial and informational purposes only.

The use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

Photo World Lab makes no warranties (express or implied) as to the quality, timeliness, availability, or functionality of the Website.

We disclaim liability for any damage, loss or liability, whether direct, indirect or consequential in nature, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Website.

The Website and all information are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.

Photo World Lab makes no warranty that files or information available on the Website are free of viruses, spyware, malware, trojans, or other harmful code.

You accept all risk associated with such threats, save where they arise due to gross negligence or willful misconduct of Photo World Lab, its employees, or representatives.

For permissions or inquiries, contact us at: info@photoworldlab.co.za