{"id":3,"date":"2024-12-29T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T15:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.a1foodcentreacornhoek.co.za\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:08:48","slug":"privacy-policy-1-food-centre-acornhoek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.a1foodcentreacornhoek.co.za\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> November 2025<br><strong>Business Name:<\/strong> A1 Food Centre Acornhoek<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Stand No. 11, Main Road, Acornhoek-A, Acornhoek, 1360, Mpumalanga, South Africa<br><strong>Contact Number:<\/strong> 082 803 5652<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A1 Food Centre Acornhoek values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our customers, suppliers, and website visitors.<br>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with South Africa\u2019s <strong>Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By visiting our store, using our website, or engaging with us on social media, you agree to the terms of this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect the following types of personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact details:<\/strong> your name, phone number, and email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identification details:<\/strong> ID or driver\u2019s licence (for Loyalty Card registration).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transactional details:<\/strong> purchases, orders, and receipts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital information:<\/strong> when you visit our website, we may collect your IP address, browser type, and usage statistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing preferences:<\/strong> if you subscribe to our newsletters or promotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use your personal information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process in-store transactions and loyalty programme registrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide customer service and respond to enquiries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share information about promotions, specials, and community updates (only if you have consented).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our website and marketing based on customer preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with legal and accounting requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Loyalty Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register for the <strong>A1 Food Centre Loyalty Programme<\/strong>, we require a valid <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong> and either a <strong>South African ID or driver\u2019s licence<\/strong> for verification purposes.<br>This information is securely stored and used solely to manage your loyalty rewards, track points, and communicate relevant updates.<br>Your data will <strong>never be sold or shared<\/strong> with third parties without your consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. How We Protect Your Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to secure the information we collect.<br>Access to personal information is restricted to authorised staff members only, and all data is stored in secure systems compliant with POPIA regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Sharing of Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do <strong>not sell or rent<\/strong> your personal information.<br>We may share limited data only when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required by law or court order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needed to process payments or deliveries through trusted service providers who are POPIA-compliant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Your Rights Under POPIA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Protection of Personal Information Act, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the personal information we hold about you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction or deletion of your data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent for marketing communication at any time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodge a complaint with the <strong>Information Regulator of South Africa<\/strong> if you believe your data has been misused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise your rights, please contact us at <strong><a>info@a1foodcentreacornhoek.co.za<\/a><\/strong> or call <strong>082 803 5652<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Cookies and Website Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.<br>Cookies help us understand which sections of our website are most useful and enhance your interaction with our content.<br>You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you interact with <strong>A1 Food Centre Acornhoek<\/strong> on Facebook or Instagram, we may view public information you share through those platforms.<br>We do not control how those platforms process data \u2014 please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Updates to This Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.<br>Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised \u201cEffective Date.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A1 Food Centre Acornhoek<\/strong><br>Office No. 07, Stand No. 11, Main Road, Acornhoek-A, Acornhoek, 1360<br>\ud83d\udcde 082 803 5652<br>\ud83d\udce7 <a>info@a1foodcentreacornhoek.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Effective Date: November 2025Business Name: A1 Food Centre AcornhoekLocation: Stand No. 11, Main Road, Acornhoek-A, Acornhoek, 1360, Mpumalanga, South AfricaContact Number: 082 803 5652 1. 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