Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 16,2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Cardio Critique (“we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use this website or purchase our products.

Legal Compliance

We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union (where applicable)

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email address and billing details when making a purchase
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site and interactions

Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill your purchase
  • Legitimate interest: To improve website performance and user experience
  • Consent: Where required (e.g. cookies or email communication)

How Your Information Is Used

  • To process and deliver your orders
  • To provide customer support
  • To improve website functionality and content
  • To send transactional emails related to your purchase

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your data may be shared with trusted third-party providers only where necessary, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
  • Website analytics services
  • Hosting and security providers

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and stored outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies where applicable.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us through the website contact page.

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