{"id":124,"date":"2026-01-15T17:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awaphelemedsupplies.co.za\/wordpress\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2026-01-15T17:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:37:47","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/awaphelemedsupplies.co.za\/wordpress\/?page_id=124","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below is your&nbsp;<strong>fully POPIA-aligned Privacy Policy<\/strong>, updated with your&nbsp;<strong>company name, contact email, and website<\/strong>, and written to meet&nbsp;<strong>Section 18 POPIA notification requirements<\/strong>.<br>You may publish this&nbsp;<strong>as-is<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<em>awaphelemedsupplies.co.za<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with the&nbsp;<strong>Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013) (\u201cPOPIA\u201d)<\/strong>&nbsp;and explains how&nbsp;<strong>Awaphele Medical Suppliers<\/strong>&nbsp;lawfully collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal information as described herein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Responsible Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awaphele Medical Suppliers<\/strong><br>Website:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/awaphelemedsupplies.co.za\/\">https:\/\/awaphelemedsupplies.co.za<\/a><\/strong><br>Email:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:awandembeje@gmail.com\">awandembeje@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awaphele Medical Suppliers is the&nbsp;<strong>Responsible Party<\/strong>&nbsp;as defined in POPIA and determines the purpose and means of processing personal information collected through this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Personal Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect and process the following personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name and surname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business, clinic, or practice name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address and telephone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billing and delivery addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account registration and login details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order history and transaction information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We&nbsp;<strong>do not collect or process patient information, medical records, or special personal information<\/strong>&nbsp;as defined under POPIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Purpose of Collection (POPIA Section 18)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal information is collected for the following lawful purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating and managing user accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verifying professional or business users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing orders, payments, and deliveries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicating regarding orders, inquiries, or support requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complying with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving website functionality, security, and user experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal information is collected&nbsp;<strong>directly from the data subject<\/strong>, unless lawfully obtained from a third party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lawful Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal information is processed on one or more of the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consent provided by the data subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance of a contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with a legal obligation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legitimate business interests that do not override the rights of the data subject<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Disclosure of Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may share personal information only where necessary with trusted third parties, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courier and logistics companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website hosting and IT service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory or governmental authorities where required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We&nbsp;<strong>do not sell, rent, or trade personal information<\/strong>&nbsp;to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Security Safeguards (POPIA Section 19)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Awaphele Medical Suppliers implements appropriate&nbsp;<strong>technical and organisational security measures<\/strong>&nbsp;to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only. While reasonable safeguards are in place, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Retention of Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with applicable legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Data Subject Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request access to your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to the processing of personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodge a complaint with the&nbsp;<strong>Information Regulator of South Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests may be submitted by contacting us at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:awandembeje@gmail.com\">awandembeje@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Cookies and Website Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience. Cookies do not collect personal information unless voluntarily provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may disable cookies via your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Professional Use Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All products and services offered by Awaphele Medical Suppliers are intended for&nbsp;<strong>registered healthcare professionals, institutions, and authorised business users only<\/strong>. By registering or placing an order, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and lawful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Awaphele Medical Suppliers reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:awandembeje@gmail.com\">awandembeje@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/awaphelemedsupplies.co.za\/\">https:\/\/awaphelemedsupplies.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POPIA-Safe Footer Summary (Optional)<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is your&nbsp;fully POPIA-aligned Privacy Policy, updated with your&nbsp;company name, contact email, and website, and written to meet&nbsp;Section 18 POPIA notification requirements.You may publish this&nbsp;as-is&nbsp;on&nbsp;awaphelemedsupplies.co.za. 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