Privacy Policy

1. POPIA Governance & Regulatory Compliance

  • Responsible Party: JRG Electronics and Accessories (PTY) LTD (Registration Number: 2026/123456/07).
  • Statutory Framework: Governed strictly under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA Act 4 of 2013) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA Act 25 of 2002).
  • Data Minimization Standard: In compliance with POPIA Section 10, we process only the minimal identifiers necessary to execute orders, coordinate Pudo courier drop-offs, and generate SARS tax invoices.
  • Zero Third-Party Data Resale: 100% of customer emails, telephone numbers, and order histories are kept strictly confidential. 0% of customer data is sold, licensed, or shared with external advertising brokers.

2. Personal Data Collection Matrix & Storage Protocols

Data Category Specific Fields Primary Operational Purpose Retention Timeline
Identity & Contact Full Name, Mobile Number, Email Order confirmation, WhatsApp customer support, Pudo SMS PIN delivery Order Lifecycle
Fulfillment & Address Pudo Locker Terminal or Street Address The Courier Guy waybill dispatch across 1,200+ national lockers Courier Transit (30 Days)
Financial & Invoicing Zoho Books Invoice Record, Ozow Reference Statutory accounting compliance under Tax Administration Act (Sec 29) 5 Years (SARS Mandate)
Payment Authorization Encrypted Token / Bank Notification Ozow Instant EFT & Card Gateway (No raw card data stored on server) Instant Tokenization

3. Data Subject Rights & Security Standards

  • Access & Correction Rights: Under POPIA Section 23, data subjects may request full disclosure or correction of their personal data. Requests are fulfilled within 30 calendar days.
  • Right to Erasure: Under POPIA Section 24, customers may request deletion of their profile records upon conclusion of the statutory 5-year SARS tax retention period.
  • Technical Safeguards: All web traffic and API endpoints are protected with 256-bit TLS encryption, strict Content Security Policy (CSP), and HTTP security headers (nosniff, SAMEORIGIN).
  • Breach Notification Guarantee: In adherence to POPIA Section 22, in the unlikely event of a security compromise, affected users and the Information Regulator will be formally notified within 48 hours.

Information Officer Contact (POPIA / ECTA): renier@jrgelectronics.co.za (Renier Gerber) | WhatsApp: +27 69 563 7146 | Address: Rynfield, Benoni, 1514 & Marlboro, Sandton, 2090, both Gauteng, South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions (POPIA & Store Policies)

How does JRG Electronics protect my personal information under POPIA?

We secure all personal customer details locally under strict POPIA compliance protocols. Your checkout contact information is used solely to generate Zoho Books tax invoices and coordinate secure delivery via Pudo or The Courier Guy. JRG Electronics never shares or sells customer data to third-party marketing brokers.

Can I return a pre-owned smartwatch if it does not fit my wrist?

Yes, under Section 44 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), you have a statutory 7-day cooling-off period to return any unopened or original-condition item for a full refund.

What payment methods are accepted at checkout for JRG Electronics?

We support instant, zero-surcharge EFT payments via Ozow, debit/credit cards, and cash or card swipe upon collection at our Marlboro, Sandton and Rynfield, Benoni hubs.