Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Version 1.1


1. Who We Are

Woodinq (Pty) Ltd (“Woodinq”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a South African company that designs, manufactures, and sells handcrafted wooden toys and baby furniture through our website www.woodinq.co.za.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and all other applicable laws.


2. Information We Collect

When you use our website, create an account, or place an order, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Full name and surname

  • Email address

  • Mobile number

  • Physical and delivery address

  • Billing information

  • Date of birth or age (if provided voluntarily)

  • Gender (if provided voluntarily)

  • Account username and password

You may also choose to provide additional details (for example, when leaving product reviews, submitting contact forms, or subscribing to our newsletter). Please ensure that any information you provide is accurate and up to date.


3. How We Use Your Information

We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those stated below unless you provide explicit consent.

We may use your information to:

  • Process and fulfil your orders placed via our WooCommerce store

  • Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer support messages

  • Improve our website experience and product range

  • Notify you about promotions, new products, or company updates (only if you have not opted out)

  • Comply with legal, accounting, and tax requirements

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or by contacting us directly.


4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
However, we may share certain information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our business, including:

  • Payment processors such as PayFast, PayStack, or Yoco (for secure online payments)

  • Courier and delivery partners who handle the delivery of your orders

  • IT, hosting, and email service providers who maintain our website and databases

  • Analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, when required by law

All partners and service providers are required to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the specific services they perform for Woodinq.


5. Payment Security

We do not have access to, or store, your credit card or banking details.
All transactions are processed securely through our third-party payment providers, who are PCI-DSS compliant and use SSL encryption to protect your information.


6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

  • Remember items in your shopping cart

  • Recognise repeat visitors

  • Analyse how visitors use our website

  • Display relevant advertising via trusted platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Meta Ads)

If you do not wish to accept cookies, you may adjust your browser settings to disable them. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We also use tools like Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to gather anonymised insights about how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us improve our website and marketing performance.


7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
When no longer needed, your personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.


8. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information

  • Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes

  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@woodinq.co.za.


9. Reviews and Testimonials

When you submit a product review, you consent to us displaying your first name and review publicly on our website. Your surname and contact details will never be displayed.


10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us, and we will remove it promptly.


11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to check this page occasionally to stay informed.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:

The Information Officer
Woodinq (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@woodinq.co.za
Physical Address: Plot 39, Tweefontein, Bela Bela, 0480
Website: www.woodinq.co.za

Woodinq is a family-run workshop creating handcrafted wooden toys, furniture, and custom products with care and precision.

Combining modern CNC technology with traditional craftsmanship, we bring ideas to life — from one-of-a-kind designs to repeatable, high-quality production.

Proudly made in South Africa since 1988.
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