Privacy policy · Beacon Lighting

[DRAFT — legal review required.] Written to follow the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07]. Have it reviewed by a Zimbabwean legal adviser before launch.

1. Who we are

Beacon Lighting ([CONFIRM: registered company name and number]), [CONFIRM: street address], Harare, Zimbabwe, is the data controller for personal information collected through this website. Contact our data protection officer at [CONFIRM: email].

2. What we collect

Name, email address, phone or WhatsApp number
Delivery and billing addresses
Order history and wishlist
Messages and trade enquiries you send us
Technical data such as IP address, browser and pages visited (kept to what the site needs to work)

Card and mobile-money details are handled by our payment provider (Paynow) and never stored by us.

3. Why we use it

To process, deliver and support your orders (contract)
To answer enquiries and trade requests (your request)
To send our newsletter, only if you opt in (consent — unsubscribe any time)
To meet tax and accounting duties (legal obligation)
To keep the website secure (legitimate interest)

Only with service providers who help us run the shop — payment (Paynow), couriers, our website host and email provider — and only what each needs. We never sell your information. [CONFIRM: list of providers and whether any store data outside Zimbabwe]

5. How long we keep it

Order and invoice records for as long as tax law requires [CONFIRM: period]; enquiries for up to 24 months; newsletter details until you unsubscribe.

6. Your rights

You may ask to see, correct or delete your personal information, object to its use, or withdraw consent. Contact us at [CONFIRM: email]. You may also complain to the Data Protection Authority (POTRAZ).

7. Cookies

We use only the cookies the shop needs to work (cart, login, security). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. [CONFIRM if analytics are added later]

8. Changes

We will post any changes on this page with a new date. Last updated: [CONFIRM: date].