(Legal things. Read if you like, trust us if you don’t.)
We care about your privacy almost as much as we care about clean design. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it all tidy — in full compliance with POPIA, the Protection of Personal Information Act (South Africa).
By using our site, you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, that’s cool — just don’t use our site or buy our stuff.
What We Collect
When you visit our site, browse, place an order, or fill out a form, we may collect:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and delivery address
- Your payment and billing info (handled securely via third-party processors)
- Your IP address and browsing behaviour (because cookies, not the tasty kind)
We do not collect unnecessary or sensitive personal info — just what we need to make the site work and get your order to you.
How We Use Your Info
We use your information to:
- Process and deliver orders
- Respond to queries or customer support requests
- Send you updates, if you’ve signed up for them
- Analyse traffic and improve the site experience
We do not:
- Sell your data
- Spam you (unless you ask for it)
- Share your information with strangers in dark corners of the internet
Site Tools & Integrations
We use third-party services and plugins to run this site smoothly. These include (but aren’t limited to):
- WooCommerce – to manage orders and product listings
- Payment gateways – like PayFast, Yoco, or PayPal (whichever you choose)
- Email marketing tools – only if you opt in
- Hostinger – our web host, which stores data securely in line with POPIA and GDPR requirements
These tools may collect anonymous usage data or store your info temporarily for technical processing.
Cookies (Not the Chocolate Chip Kind)
Our site uses cookies to:
- Remember your cart
- Track site performance
- Improve your browsing experience
You can turn them off in your browser settings. But it might make the site weird. You’ve been warned.
Your Rights (Thanks, POPIA)
Under the POPI Act, you have the right to:
- Ask what personal info we have about you
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Opt out of direct marketing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (we hope it never gets that far)
To exercise your rights, email us at hello@almostsquare.co.za.
How We Keep Your Data Safe
- Our site is hosted on Hostinger with SSL encryption.
- Payment details are processed via secure third-party gateways.
- We only access your data when we need to — and never share it outside of necessary services (like the courier who needs your address).
Updates to This Policy
This policy might be updated from time to time. We’ll post any changes here — no surprises.
Last updated: May 2025