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Privacy Policy

  • Privacy Policy

  • Effective Date: July 2026

  • At GRIT Karate Gear ("we", "our", or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.gritkarate.com, purchase our products, or contact us.

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

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  • 1. Information We Collect

  • We may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Delivery and billing address

  • Company or dojo name (where applicable)

  • Order Information

  • Products purchased

  • Order history

  • Delivery information

  • Payment status

  • Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage information

  • Cookies and analytics data

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  • 2. How We Use Your Information

  • We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.

  • Provide customer support.

  • Communicate about your orders.

  • Respond to enquiries.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Send promotional emails (only if you have chosen to receive them).

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

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  • 3. Payment Information

  • Payments are processed securely through approved third-party payment providers.

  • GRIT Karate Gear does not store or have access to your full credit card or banking details.

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  • 4. Sharing Your Information

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

  • We may share your information only with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Courier companies

  • Payment providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Marketing platforms (where you have provided consent)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

  • These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

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  • 5. Cookies

  • Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality.

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Analyse website traffic.

  • Improve your shopping experience.

  • You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.

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  • 6. Marketing Communications

  • We will only send promotional emails or newsletters if you have chosen to receive them.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

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  • 7. Protecting Your Information

  • We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Disclosure

  • Alteration

  • Destruction

  • Although no online system can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to safeguard your information.

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  • 8. Your Rights Under POPIA

  • In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.

  • Correct inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information where legally permissible.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

  • Object to certain types of processing where applicable.

  • To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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  • 9. Data Retention

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

  • Complete your transactions.

  • Provide customer support.

  • Meet legal, accounting, and tax obligations.

  • Resolve disputes.

  • Enforce our agreements.

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  • 10. Third-Party Links

  • Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

  • GRIT Karate Gear is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

  • We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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  • 11. Children's Privacy

  • Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

  • If you believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can remove the information where appropriate.

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  • 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

  • Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

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  • 13. Contact Us

  • If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.

  • GRIT Karate Gear

  • 📍 867A 14th Avenue
    Wonderboom South
    Pretoria
    South Africa

  • 📧 gritkarate@gmail.com

  • 📞 +27 82 337 9566

  • 🌐 www.gritkarate.com

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