Privacy Policy - Beltee Market

Privacy Policy

Government Subsidized Power Bank Program - South Africa

Beltee Market

Effective: January 2024

Your Privacy Matters

This Privacy Policy explains how Liness LLC ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you participate in the Government Subsidized Power Bank Program through our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Last Updated: January 2024 | Next Review: July 2024

Company Information

Company Name: Liness LLC

EIN: 32-1211566

Business Address:
8865 Commodity Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
United States

Contact Information:

privacy@beltee-market.com

www.beltee-market.com

Data Protection Officer: Available upon request

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • First Name and Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Region/Province of residence in South Africa
  • Monthly income information (for eligibility verification)
  • Contact preferences and communication history

Technical Information

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information and operating system
  • Website usage patterns and analytics
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Program-Specific Information

  • Eligibility assessment data for government subsidy program
  • Application timestamps and status
  • Payment and transaction information
  • Customer service interactions

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

  • Verify eligibility for the government subsidy program
  • Process your power bank order and payment
  • Provide customer support and service
  • Send order confirmations and updates

Secondary Purposes

  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze program effectiveness and user satisfaction
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

Data Storage and Security

Storage Locations

Your personal information is stored using the following secure systems:

  • Google Sheets (encrypted and access-controlled for form submissions)
  • Secure servers located in the United States with appropriate safeguards
  • Third-party payment processors with PCI DSS compliance

Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Data backup and recovery procedures
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response and breach notification protocols

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

  • Payment processing companies
  • Shipping and logistics partners
  • Customer service platforms
  • Analytics and marketing tools

Legal Requirements

  • Government agencies (when legally required)
  • Law enforcement (with valid legal process)
  • Regulatory compliance purposes
  • Protection of rights and safety

Your Rights Under South African Law (POPIA)

As a resident of South Africa, you have specific rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We are committed to upholding these rights.

Right to Access

Request copies of your personal information we hold

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal information

Right to Portability

Request transfer of your data to another service provider

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for processing at any time

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@beltee-market.com
  • Subject Line: "POPIA Rights Request - [Your Request Type]"
  • Include: Your full name, email address, and specific request details
  • Response Time: We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website and analyze usage patterns.

Essential Cookies

  • Session management
  • Form data retention
  • Security features

Required for website functionality

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics
  • Usage statistics
  • Performance monitoring

Help us improve our services

Marketing Cookies

  • Outbrain advertising
  • Conversion tracking
  • Retargeting pixels

Support advertising campaigns

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookies

Data Retention Policy

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Personal Information (Forms) 7 years Legal compliance and warranty support
Transaction Records 7 years Tax and accounting requirements
Website Analytics 26 months Google Analytics default retention
Marketing Data 3 years Campaign effectiveness analysis
Customer Service Records 5 years Quality assurance and dispute resolution

Automatic Deletion: We automatically delete or anonymize personal data when the retention period expires, unless we have a legal obligation to retain it longer.

International Data Transfers

Cross-Border Data Processing

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside South Africa, including:

  • United States: Our primary servers and business operations
  • European Union: Some of our service providers and analytics tools
  • Other Countries: Where our trusted service providers operate

Safeguards in Place

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Data Processing Agreements
  • Regular compliance audits

Your Rights

  • Right to information about transfers
  • Right to object to transfers
  • Right to appropriate safeguards
  • Right to effective remedies

Children's Privacy Protection

Age Restriction Policy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.

If you are under 18: Please do not use our services or provide any personal information.

If you are a parent/guardian: If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Our commitment: We will delete any information from children under 18 as soon as we become aware of it.

Contact Us About Privacy

Privacy Inquiries

privacy@beltee-market.com

Response within 30 days

English and Afrikaans supported

Data Protection Officer

For complex privacy matters or formal complaints, you may request contact details for our Data Protection Officer.

Regulatory Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Regulator (South Africa)

Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg

Phone: +27 (0)12 406 4818

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.

How We Notify You

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Updated "Last Modified" date
  • Summary of significant changes

Your Options

  • Review changes before they take effect
  • Contact us with questions or concerns
  • Exercise your data subject rights
  • Discontinue use if you disagree

Important: Material changes will be notified at least 30 days before they become effective. Continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.