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Privacy Policy


Giovelle  respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.giovelle.co.za, place an order, contact us, or otherwise interact with our brand.


By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.



1. Who We Are


Giovelle is a luxury children’s wear brand operating in South Africa.



2. Information We Collect


We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:


2.1 Information you provide directly


When you interact with Giovelle, you may provide us with:

  • your full name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • delivery address
  • billing address
  • payment-related information
  • order details
  • messages or enquiries you send to us
  • any information you submit through forms on our website


2.2 Information collected automatically


When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • browser type and version
  • device information
  • operating system
  • pages viewed
  • time spent on pages
  • referral source
  • website usage and interaction data
  • cookie and analytics data


2.3 Information from third parties


We may receive information from:

  • payment service providers
  • courier and delivery providers
  • analytics providers
  • advertising and social media platforms
  • website hosting and ecommerce platform providers



3. How We Use Your Information


We use your information to:

  • process and fulfil orders
  • deliver products to you
  • communicate with you about your order
  • respond to enquiries and customer service requests
  • send important service-related notices
  • improve our website, products, and customer experience
  • personalise website content and marketing
  • detect and prevent fraud or misuse
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • maintain internal records and business administration


Where permitted, we may also use your information to send you updates, promotions, product launches, or other marketing communications.


4. Legal Basis for Processing


Where applicable under relevant law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”), we process personal information on one or more of the following grounds:

  • your consent
  • performance of a contract with you
  • compliance with a legal obligation
  • our legitimate business interests, where these are not overridden by your rights



5. Marketing Communications


If you subscribe to our mailing list or opt in to receive marketing, we may send you promotional emails, product updates, or brand news.


You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

  • clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or
  • contacting us at info@giovelle.co.za
  • Please note that even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you order confirmations, delivery updates, and other service-related communications.



6. Sharing Your Information


We do not sell your personal information.


We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, including:

  • payment processors
  • courier and shipping providers
  • website hosting providers
  • ecommerce and checkout providers
  • analytics and performance tools
  • marketing and email service providers
  • customer service and communications platforms
  • legal, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities where required


These third parties may only use your information for the purposes for which it was provided and in accordance with applicable confidentiality and data protection obligations.


7. Payment Information


Payments made through our website may be processed by secure third-party payment service providers. Giovelle does not store full card details on its own servers unless explicitly stated by the payment platform used.


We encourage you to review the privacy and security policies of the payment provider used at checkout.



8. Cookies and Similar Technologies


Our website may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

  • ensure the website functions properly
  • remember user preferences
  • improve performance and usability
  • analyse website traffic
  • measure marketing effectiveness
  • personalise content and advertisements
  • You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

9. Analytics


We may use analytics tools, including Google Analytics and similar services, to understand how visitors use our website. These tools may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • device and browser data
  • pages visited
  • interaction patterns
  • traffic sources


This information helps us improve website performance, user experience, and marketing effectiveness.


10. Social Media and Third-Party Links


Our website may contain links to social media platforms or third-party websites, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Google profiles.


If you click on these links, your information may be collected and processed by those third parties according to their own privacy policies. Giovelle is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.


11. Data Retention


We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • fulfil the purposes for which it was collected
  • comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
  • resolve disputes
  • enforce agreements
  • maintain business records


When information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymise it where reasonably possible.



12. How We Protect Your Information


We take reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:

  • unauthorised access
  • misuse
  • loss
  • destruction
  • alteration
  • disclosure


While we take security seriously, no system can guarantee absolute security. You use the website and transmit information at your own risk.


13. Your Rights


Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • request deletion of your personal information
  • object to certain processing activities
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • request restriction of processing
  • request details about how your information is used


To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@giovelle.co.za. We may request proof of identity and any other relevant information before processing certain requests.


14. Children’s Privacy


Giovelle sells children’s wear, but our website is intended for use by parents, guardians, and adults making purchases or enquiries.


We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate lawful basis or adult involvement. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so we can investigate and, where appropriate, remove the information.


15. International Transfers


If any of our service providers, systems, or platforms are located outside South Africa, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions.


Where such transfers occur, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that your information continues to receive a level of protection consistent with applicable law.



16. Changes to This Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services, legal requirements, or website practices.


Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after any changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.



17. Contact Us


If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Giovelle
Email: info@giovelle.co.za
Phone / WhatsApp: +27 69 631 3918
Website: www.giovelle.co.za


18. POPIA Complaints


If you believe your personal information has been handled unlawfully or in a way that infringes your rights, you may raise your concern with us first by contacting info@giovelle.co.za.


You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant South African regulatory authority responsible for data protection.