Privacy Policy

Soma Afrika (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website (www.somafrika.com) (“Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when signing up, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.

  • School or educational institution details (if applicable).

1.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device information.

  • Website usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, and clicks.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track website usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services.

  • Respond to inquiries or requests.

  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent).

  • Analyze website usage to optimize our platform.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help operate the Website or provide services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing).

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or legal process.

  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets.

All third-party partners are obligated to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal information.

  • Correct or update your personal information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for receiving communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [hello@somafrika.com].

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. Soma Afrika is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.