Effective Date: 01 June 2025

Varii Technologies (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our customers, website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our websites:

• https://varii.co.za (for branded Varii products)

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal data when you:

• Register or create an account
• Place an order
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Contact our support team

This includes:

• Full name
• Email address
• Contact number
• Billing and delivery addresses
• Payment details (handled securely through third-party providers)
• Order and account activity

b. Device & Usage Information

We automatically collect certain technical data, such as:

• IP address
• Device type
• Browser type and version
• Site activity and behavior
• Referring website
• Date/time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Provide customer support and respond to enquiries
• Deliver transactional emails and updates
• Improve the functionality, security and performance of our websites
• Prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance
• Send promotional emails (only if opted in)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Payment processors to complete purchases
• Shipping and delivery partners to dispatch your orders
• IT and marketing service providers that help us operate our websites
• Regulatory authorities or law enforcement, if legally required

All third-party partners are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

5. Your Rights (POPIA & GDPR-Aligned)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object to direct marketing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@varii.co.za.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enable essential site functionality
• Analyse website traffic and usage
• Improve your browsing and shopping experience
• Provide relevant promotions and advertising

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal data. This includes encryption, secure data storage, restricted access, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for persons under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Third-Party Links

Our websites may contain links to external websites not operated by Varii Technologies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of our websites means you accept the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or complaints about this policy, please contact:

Varii Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Email: privacy@varii.co.za
Website: https://varii.co.za