ALDO SOUTH AFRICA (“ALDO”) values its customers and respects their privacy. This privacy policy (this “Policy”) describes the personal information we may collect from you, the purposes for which we collect it, how we use it and when we may share it with third parties. This Policy also describes the choices you can make about how we collect, use and disclose your information. ALDO will not collect, use or disclose your personal information other than in compliance with this Policy.
By using the www.aldoshoes.co.za website and/or making online purchases of products, you agree to the terms and conditions of ALDO’s Policy. If our Policy changes in the future, we will notify our customers and website users of any such changes by posting an updated Policy on our website.
Following the posting of such changes, your continued use of the www.aldoshoes.co.za website will constitute your acceptance of these changes and you will be bound by such changes. If you do not continue to use the www.aldoshoes.co.za website following a change to our Policy but take no other action with respect to your personal information, our use of that information will remain subject to our Policy as it was in effect prior to the change. You are responsible for regularly reviewing this Policy and any changes thereto.
We may offer you the ability to connect with our website, or use our applications, services, and tools using a mobile device, either through a mobile application or via a mobile optimized website. The provisions of this Policy apply to all such mobile access and use of mobile devices. This Policy will be referenced by all such mobile applications or mobile optimized websites.
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- Information You Give Us: We receive and store any information you enter on our website or give us in any other way. You can choose not to provide certain information, but then you might not be able to take advantage of many of our features. We use the information that you provide for such purposes as responding to your requests, customizing future shopping for you, improving our stores, and communicating with you.
- Automatic Information: We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with us. For example, like many Web sites, we use “cookies,” and we obtain certain types of information when your Web browser accesses aldoshoes.co.za or advertisements and other content served by or on behalf of aldoshoes.co.za on other Web sites.
- E-mail Communications: To help us make e-mails more useful and interesting, we often receive a confirmation when you open e-mail from aldoshoes.co.za if your computer supports such capabilities. If you do not want to receive e-mail or other mail from us, please follow the ‘Opt out’ process available on any aldoshoes.co.za communication.
- Information from Other Sources: We might receive information about you from other sources and add it to our account information.
We will attempt to limit the types of personal information we collect to only that which you consent to and which is necessary for our business interests.
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorised employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters allow you to opt out of further mailings.
The Site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology is useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology; however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.
We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor any activity and content associated with the Website. We may investigate any reported violation of these Conditions or complaints and take any action that we deem appropriate (which may include, but is not limited to, issuing warnings, suspending, terminating or attaching conditions to your access and/or removing any materials from the Website).
If you have any questions, concerns or comments about our privacy policy, please contact us using the information contained on our website.
We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud investigation or prevention. We may do so when:
- Permitted or required by law
- Trying to protect against actual or potential fraud or unauthorised transactions
- Investigation of fraud that has already taken place
Deletion of your Personal Data
Follow this link for Data Deletion Requests.
https://www.aldoshoes.co.za/account-closure/
Google oAuth User Data
1. Introduction
At ALDO SOUTH AFRICA, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service, particularly when you sign in using Google Authentication. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the service.
2. Information We Collect
When you use Google Authentication to sign in to our service, we may collect the following information from your Google account:
Basic profile information: This includes your name, email address, and profile picture.
Additional profile information: Depending on the permissions you grant, we may also collect information such as your contacts, calendar events, and other data you choose to share.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide a fast login experience: We use your information to provide a secure single sign on experience.
To provide and maintain our service: We use your information to provide, operate, and maintain the service you have requested.
To personalize your experience: We may use your information to personalize your experience and offer content that is relevant to you.
To communicate with you: We may use your email address to send you updates, notifications, and other information related to your use of the service.
To improve our service: We analyze the information we collect to understand how our service is used and to make improvements.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share information with third parties in the following circumstances:
With your consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us your explicit consent to do so.
For external processing: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service, conducting our business, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your information: You can access, update, or delete your personal information by logging into your account and making the necessary changes.
Opt-out of communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
7. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.