Privacy Policy

We at Maxsigns (Pty) Ltd T/A OWN IT are concerned about your privacy. Please read the following to learn more about our privacy policy. This Privacy Policy covers OWN IT treatment of personal information that OWN IT collects when you use the OWN IT website, and when you use OWN IT services. This policy also covers OWN IT treatment of any personal information that OWN IT business partners share with OWN IT or that OWN IT may collect on a partner's site. This policy does not apply to the practices of companies that OWN IT does not own or control or to people that OWN IT does not employ or manage. Information Collection and Use OWN IT collects personal information when you register for an OWN IT account, when you use OWN IT products or services, when you visit OWN IT pages. When you register with OWN IT , we ask for your email address. Once you register with OWN IT and sign in to our services, you are not anonymous to us. OWN IT also automatically receives and records information on our server logs from your browser OWN IT cookie information and the page you requested. OWN IT uses information for two general purposes: to customize the advertising and content you see and to fulfil your requests for certain products and services. Information Sharing and Disclosure OWN IT will not sell or rent your personal information to anyone. Your information is safe with us Cookies OWN IT may set and access OWN IT cookies on your computer. OWN IT allows other companies that are presenting advertisements on some of our pages to set and access their cookies on your computer. Other companies use of their cookies is subject to their own privacy policies, not this one. Advertisers or other companies do not have access to OWN IT cookies. Your Ability to Edit and Delete Your Account Information and Preferences OWN IT gives you the ability to edit your OWN IT Account Information and preferences at any time. Security Your OWN IT Account Information is password-protected for your privacy and security. Your password is not known to us and we cannot login to your account using your details. Should you forget your password, please use the Password Reminder option which will email your details or a reset link to you. SPAM Here at OWN IT we are opposed to SPAM emails and irritating marketing campaigns. We will strive to not send unnecessary emails. One may receive a NEWSLETTER occasionally in the year and it is sent in the form of a URL link that you may click on should you desire to read the Newsletter. The Newsletter forms part of our website and may be visited by clicking on the Newsletter Button if shown. Changes to this Privacy Policy OWN IT may amend this policy from time to time. If we make any substantial changes in the way we use your personal information we will notify you by posting a prominent announcement on our pages. OWN IT shall take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information.
 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). OWN IT may electronically collect, store and use the following of your personal information: name and surname; birth date; gender; country of residence; closest city; non-personal browsing habits and click patterns; e-mail address; mobile number (if provided by you); IP address; OWN IT collects, stores and uses the abovementioned information for the following purposes: to greet you when you access the Website; subject to your consent, to inform you of facts relating to your access and use of the Website; subject to your consent, to inform you about competitions and special offers from OWN IT and/or its partners / affiliates; to compile non-personal statistical information about browsing habits, click-patterns and access to the Website; to verify your identity when transacting with SMD Technologies; to ensure that the goods are received by the addressee; and to facilitate communication between you and OWN IT from whom you have made purchases.

 Information detailed above is collected either electronically by using cookies or is provided voluntarily by you. You may determine cookie use independently through your browser settings. You may elect not to receive any communications from OWN IT and/or its partners / affiliates. OWN IT may collect, maintain, save, compile and share any information collected from you, subject to the following provisions: OWN IT shall not disclose your personal information unless – you consent thereto; disclosure to a Marketplace Seller is necessary for purposes of your purchases from such Marketplace Seller; or through due legal process.

 OWN IT may compile, use and share any information that does not relate to any specific individual; and OWN IT owns and retains all rights to non-personal statistical information collected and compiled by SMD Technologies. You acknowledge and agree that certain personal information (i.e. your full names, delivery address, email address, and contact number) will be disclosed to OWN IT from whom you have ordered products in order to enable delivery of such products to you and to facilitate communication between you in relation to your purchase of such products PRIVACY POLICY
Maxsigns (Pty) Ltd t/a OWN IT 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Maxsigns (Pty) Ltd, trading as OWN IT (“OWN IT”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”). 1.2 This Privacy Policy sets out how OWN IT collects, processes, stores, uses, and discloses personal information obtained through the use of our website, products, and services. 1.3 By accessing or using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the processing of your personal information in accordance with its terms. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 “Personal Information” shall bear the meaning ascribed to it under POPIA and includes any information relating to an identifiable, living natural person and, where applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person. 3. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 3.1 OWN IT may collect personal information directly from you or automatically when you interact with our website or services. 3.2 The categories of personal information collected may include, but are not limited to: • Full name and surname; • Contact details, including email address and mobile number; • Physical and delivery addresses; • Demographic information, including date of birth and gender (where applicable); • Electronic identifiers, including IP address; • Usage data, including browsing behaviour, click patterns, and preferences. 3.3 Personal information may be collected: • When you register an account; • When you place an order or make use of our services; • When you communicate with us; or • Through the use of cookies and similar technologies. 4. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING 4.1 OWN IT processes personal information for lawful and specific purposes, including: • The provision and delivery of products and services; • The processing and fulfilment of transactions; • Identity verification and fraud prevention; • Customer support and communication; • Improving our website, products, and services; • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; and • Direct marketing, subject to your consent. 4.2 Personal information will not be processed for any purpose incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected. 5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES 5.1 OWN IT utilises cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website usage. 5.2 You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the website. 5.3 Third-party service providers may place cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies. 6. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 6.1 OWN IT does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. 6.2 Personal information may be disclosed: • To service providers and partners where necessary to perform services on our behalf, including payment processing and delivery; • Where required by law, regulation, or legal process; • With your consent; or • Where necessary to protect the legitimate interests of OWN IT, provided such interests do not override your rights. 6.3 Where personal information is shared, OWN IT will take reasonable steps to ensure that such parties are bound by appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations. 7. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS 7.1 In terms of POPIA, you have the right to: • Access your personal information; • Request correction, deletion, or destruction of your personal information; • Object to the processing of your personal information; • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent; and • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator. 7.2 Requests in respect of the above rights may be submitted using the contact details provided in clause 11. 8. INFORMATION SECURITY 8.1 OWN IT implements appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. 8.2 Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only. 8.3 Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. 9. DIRECT MARKETING 9.1 OWN IT does not engage in unsolicited electronic communications. 9.2 Where you have provided consent, OWN IT may send you marketing communications, including newsletters and promotional offers. 9.3 You may opt out of such communications at any time by utilising the unsubscribe mechanism or contacting us directly. 10. RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 10.1 OWN IT retains personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. 11. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY 11.1 OWN IT reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. 11.2 Any material amendments will be published on our website and will become effective upon publication. 12. CONTACT INFORMATION 12.1 For any queries relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:
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