Eco Instincts

Last updated: 1 February 2026

Eco Instincts (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.ecoinstincts.co.za.

1. Nature of Our Website

Eco Instincts is an affiliate marketing website.
We do not sell products directly, process payments, or store payment information on this website.

When you click on affiliate links, you are redirected to third-party websites where purchases may occur under their own terms and privacy policies.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information, including:

• Name and email address (if you voluntarily subscribe to a newsletter or contact us)

• Messages or enquiries you send to us

• IP address, browser type, device information

• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral links)

We do not collect or store payment or credit card details.

In addition to user information, if you are a vendor, brand, supplier, or potential partner contacting Eco Instincts, we may collect business-related information such as:

• Business name
  
• Contact person name
  
• Email address
  
• Website or product details
  
• Any information voluntarily submitted for partnership or vetting purposes
  

This information is used solely for communication, evaluation, and potential collaboration.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

• Browse or interact with our website

• Subscribe to email updates or newsletters

• Contact us via forms or email

• Click on affiliate links

• Interact with cookies or analytics tools

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries or messages

• Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

• Improve website content and user experience

• Analyse traffic and affiliate performance

• Comply with legal obligations

5. Affiliate Links & Third Parties

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party retailers and platforms.

When you click on an affiliate link:

• You leave our website

• The third party may collect personal data according to their own privacy policy

• We have no control over how third-party websites handle your data

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Eco Instincts uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyse website traffic

• Understand visitor behaviour

• Track affiliate link performance

Cookies may be set by us or by third-party services such as analytics or affiliate networks.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.

7. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with:

• Website hosting providers

• Analytics services

• Affiliate networks (in anonymised or aggregated form where possible)

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All service providers are required to safeguard your information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Data Security & Breach Notification

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

In the unlikely event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will comply with applicable legal requirements to notify affected individuals and relevant authorities where required.

10. Your Rights Under POPIA

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
  
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  
• Withdraw consent where applicable
  
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
  

For any POPIA-related requests, questions, or concerns, please contact our Information Officer at:

11. International Visitors

While Eco Instincts is based in South Africa and primarily governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we acknowledge that visitors may access this website from other jurisdictions, including the European Union.

We strive to protect all personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable international data protection standards, where reasonably possible.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: eco@ecoinstincts.co.za
Website: www.ecoinstincts.co.za