Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy details the collection, use and sharing of personal information during visits to, or purchase from,
www.chemistrynaturalscience.co.za (the “Site”).

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

When visiting the Site, specific information will automatically be collected about your device. This includes information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. Furthermore, while browsing the Site, information on the individual web pages or products that you view, the websites or search words that referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site, will also be collected. Such automatically collected information can be understood as “Device Information”.

Device Information is collected using the following technologies:

“Cookies”– these are data files that are stored on your device or computer. Such files often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information on cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org

“Log files” – all actions that occur on the Site are tracked. Collected data, including your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps, are stored in these log files.

“Web beacons”, “tags” and “pixels” – these are electronic files that are used to record information about your browsing activity on the Site.

When purchases are made or attempted via the Site, specific information, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit and debit card numbers), email address, and phone number, will be collected. Such information is referred to as “Order Information”.

“Personal Information” in the context of this Privacy Policy concerns both Device Information and Order Information.

HOW YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS USED

Note that your Personal Information will be shared with third parties to aid in using your Personal Information as indicated above. We also make use of Google Analytics to gain a better understanding of how our customers use the Site. 

Read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ 

To opt-out of Google Analytics, visit this link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

In the event that we need to comply with applicable laws and regulations, subpoenas, search warrants or other lawful requests for information received by us, or to protect our rights, your information will also be shared.

BEHAVIOURAL ADVERTISING

As indicated above, your Personal Information is used for the purposes of tailoring advertisements or marketing-related communication to your specific interests. 

Please use the following links to learn more about opting out of targeted advertising:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous

Alternatively, use the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal: http://optout.aboutads.info/

DO NOT TRACK

Please note that our Site’s data collection and use practices will not be altered when a “Do Not Track” signal from your browser is identified.

DATA RETENTION

When placing an order through the Site, your Order Information will be retained for record-keeping purposes unless and until you request that said information be deleted.

CHANGES

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to indicate amendments to our practices, or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

CONTACT US

Should you require more information on our privacy practices or have any questions or complaints, please email us at info@chemistrynaturalscience.co.za