Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Sharp Auto Parts (a trading name of Eklutna Trading 9cc) ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use this website, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for changes.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name and address
- Contact information, including email address
- Details about your vehicle, for identifying the correct part
How We Use Your Information
We use this information to:
- Maintain internal records
- Suggest products to you and improve our products and services
- Customise the website according to your interests
- Contact you for market research purposes, by email, phone, fax, or mail
- Send you promotional emails about new products or special offers, but only where you have given us your prior, explicit consent to receive marketing communications
We process your information on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract with you (e.g. fulfilling an order), or our legitimate business interests, as applicable.
Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. [Insert specific retention period, e.g. "for the duration of our business relationship plus five years for record-keeping purposes."]
Marketing Consent
We will only use your personal information for direct marketing purposes if you have opted in to receive such communications. If you have previously consented and change your mind, you may withdraw consent at any time by writing to or emailing us via the "Contact" page, or by using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.
We will not use your information to send you promotional information about third parties unless you have separately agreed to this.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include [describe specifics where possible, e.g. access controls, encryption in transit, restricted staff access, regular security reviews].
Cookies and How We Use Them
A cookie is a small file which, with your consent, is placed on your device. Cookies allow the website to respond to you as an individual, help us analyse web traffic, and let us know when you visit the site. This allows us to tailor the website to your needs and preferences.
We ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies required for the website to function do not require consent. You may also change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings, though this may limit some website functionality.
Links to Other Websites
This site may contain links to external websites that may be of interest to you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Once you leave our site via such a link, this privacy policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Controlling Your Personal Information
You may restrict the collection or use of your personal information by:
- Selecting the opt-out option on any form where you do not want your information used for direct marketing
- Writing to or emailing us at any time via the "Contact" page to withdraw previously given consent
We will not sell, distribute, lease, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties unless we have your consent or are required to do so by law.
Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you (a fee may be payable, as prescribed under POPIA)
- Request correction or deletion of personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or obtained unlawfully
- Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with POPIA
To exercise any of these rights, please write to:
Sharp Auto Parts
489-493 Umgeni Rd, Unit 1 Rio Ridge
Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, RSA
Or contact us via email at Hello@SharpAutoParts.co.za
We will respond to and, where appropriate, correct any information found to be inaccurate as promptly as possible, and in any event within a reasonable time.


