PRIVACY POLICY
THE WELLNESS TREE (PTY) LTD
Registration Number: 2025/934950/07
Address
63 Oxley Road, Salmon Bay
Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, 4295
South Africa
Phone
+27 633 873 052
info@thewellnesstree.co.za
Website
thewellnesstree.co.za
At The Wellness Tree, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.
By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
• Shipping and billing addresses
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party gateways)
• Account credentials
• Purchase history and preferences
• Communications with us
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
• Process and fulfill your orders
• Communicate with you about your orders and account
• Provide customer support
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our Platform and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud
3. INFORMATION SHARING
We may share your information with:
• Service providers who assist in operating our Platform
• Payment processors
• Shipping carriers
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business partners with your consent
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze Platform usage
• Improve user experience
• Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. YOUR RIGHTS
Under POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), you have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements
Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than South Africa.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
We operate primarily within South Africa and comply with South African data protection laws.
10. 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.
Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. POPIA COMPLIANCE
We are committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
We process personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
We collect only necessary information and use it for specified purposes.
We maintain the quality and security of personal information.
12. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
We may send you marketing communications about our products and services.
You can opt out of marketing emails by:
• Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
• Contacting us directly
• Updating your account preferences
We will process opt-out requests promptly.
CONTACT US ABOUT PRIVACY
The Wellness Tree (Pty) Ltd
Privacy Officer
63 Oxley Road, Salmon Bay, Port Edward
KwaZulu-Natal, 4295
Registration No: 2025/934950/07
Email: info@thewellnesstree.co.za
Tel: +27 633 873 052
Last Updated: 14 December 2025