Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 July 2026

Introduction

Stellar Technologies ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Information We Collect

  • Contact details (name, email, phone number, delivery address)
  • Order and payment information
  • Browsing and device information via cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to process orders, arrange delivery, provide customer support, and improve our store and service offering.

Third Parties We Share Data With

  • Courier partners, to deliver your order
  • Payment processors, to securely process payments
  • Our distribution and fulfilment partners, for order fulfilment
  • Klaviyo, for email marketing (only if you've opted in)
  • Google Analytics, for website analytics

Cookies

We use cookies to operate our store, remember your cart, and understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some store features may not work correctly without them.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law (typically up to 5 years for financial records).

Your POPIA Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Object to the processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, email sales@stellart.co.za.

Information Regulator

If you believe your POPIA rights have been infringed, you may contact South Africa's Information Regulator:

Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Website: justice.gov.za/inforeg

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.