Last Updated: 26 February 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kracken Designs (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.krackendesigns.com (the “Site”).
We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States.
By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Billing Information: Payment details for purchases, if applicable.
Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, business details, and any information provided via contact forms.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Usage data, analytics, and preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
- To improve user experience and optimize performance.
- To communicate with you regarding inquiries, support, or marketing.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.
Under POPIA, GDPR, and CCPA, we process your data based on:
- Our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights.
- Your consent.
- The necessity of fulfilling a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting in website hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email marketing.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have certain privacy rights:
- South Africa (POPIA): Right to access, correct, delete, or object to processing of personal information.
- European Union (GDPR): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- United States (CCPA – California Residents): Right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of data sales (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of South Africa, the EU, or the USA, your data may be transferred to and processed in these jurisdictions under applicable data protection laws.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Kracken Designs
Website: https://www.krackendesigns.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 17 492 0437
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.