Privacy policy
1. WHO ARE WE
Habit Company Limited, also known as Habit Clothing and Accessories or “we”, is the proprietor of the Habit brand/trademark. We are the custodians of your personal data, determining the objectives and methods of processing your personal data and you consent to same when providing us with your personal data.
2. DEFINITION OF PERSONAL DATA
Personal data is defined as any information that can be used to identify an individual or that makes an individual identifiable.
Explanation of terms:
- A data subject refers to an identified or identifiable individual, particularly by an identifier such as a name or an identification number.
- A data controller is the entity that decides the objectives and methods of processing personal data. The data controller has the authority to make decisions regarding the processing.
- A data processor is tasked with processing personal data on behalf of a data controller.
3. OUR COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY
We respect the privacy of our data subjects and pledge to safeguard their personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2017 of Mauritius, any subsequent regulations, and for European Union citizens, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
4. SCOPE
This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) governs our processing of personal data for all our stakeholders, including but not limited to our employees, suppliers, customers, job applicants, and website users (hereinafter referred to as “data subjects” or “you”).
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy, which outlines the circumstances under which we process your personal data, your rights as data subjects, and our obligations.
This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with any other privacy policy or fair processing notice we may provide on specific occasions when we process your personal data. This Privacy Policy is intended to supplement, not to supersede, other policies and notices.
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data, you may reach out to our Data Protection Officer at:
Data Protection Officer, Habit Company Limited, Royal Road 8th Mile, Triolet 21503, Mauritius.
Email: office@habit.mu
6. DATA COLLECTION
We gather personal data which includes but is not limited to:
- Contact Details such as your full name, title, residential address, phone numbers, and email address.
- Transaction Information such as payment details and records of items you have purchased from us.
- Technical information such as IP address, login credentials, browser type and version, time zone and location settings, operating system and platform, and other technology related information of the devices you use to access our website.
- Profile Information such as your username and password, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
- Usage Information which includes data about your usage of our website.
- Marketing and Communication Preferences such as your choices in respect of receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
To confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or to exercise any of your other rights), we may need to request specific information from you. This is a security measure to prevent the disclosure of personal data to any unauthorized person.
We also collect and use Aggregated Data such as statistical or demographic data for various purposes. Aggregated Data may be derived from your personal data but is not considered personal data by law as it does not reveal your identity directly or indirectly. For instance, we may aggregate your Usage Data to calculate the percentage of users purchasing a specific item on our website. However, if we combine or connect Aggregated Data with your personal data in a way that it can identify you directly or indirectly, we treat the combined data as personal data, which will be used in line with this Privacy Policy.
We do not typically collect ‘sensitive personal data’ also known as Special Categories of Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, political opinions, health information, and genetic and biometric data).
7. COOKIES
A cookie is a small amount of information that’s downloaded to your computer or device when you visit our website. We use a number of different cookies, including functional, performance, advertising, and social media or content cookies. Cookies make your browsing experience better by allowing the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login and region selection). This means you do not have to re-enter this information each time you return to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies also provide information on how people use the website, for instance whether it is their first time visiting or if they are a frequent visitor.
The length of time that a cookie remains on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies last until you stop browsing and persistent cookies last until they expire or are deleted. Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and two years from the date they are downloaded to your device.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can choose whether or not to accept cookies through your browser controls, often found in your browser’s “Tools” or “Preferences” menu. For more information on how to modify your browser settings or how to block, manage or filter cookies can be found in your browser’s help file or through such sites as: www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that because there is no consistent industry understanding of how to respond to “Do Not Track” signals, we do not alter our data collection and usage practices when we detect such a signal from your browser.
8. DATA WE DO NOT COLLECT
We do not collect credit or debit card information as we employ a third-party payment processor to handle this information securely. No credit/debit card information is stored on our website.
9. USAGE OF YOUR INFORMATION
The information you provide about yourself when placing an order is used solely to complete that order. We do not share this information with any outside parties except to the extent necessary to fulfill that order.
The information you provide about someone else when placing an order or purchasing a gift card is used only to ship the product and confirm delivery. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to fulfill that order.
You can subscribe to receive updates on our latest products and features via email on our website. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by sending us an email at office@habit.mu
10. SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION
As a standalone brand, we assure you that we do not and will not trade any of your personal data to any third party. This includes your name, address, email address, or credit card information.
11. UPDATING OR RECTIFYING YOUR INFORMATION
We strive to ensure that your personal information is precise and current. You can revise your details at any time by reaching out to office@habit.mu. You are entitled to request a copy of the information that we have about you. If you wish to have a copy, please reach out to us. To safeguard your privacy, we will take reasonable measures to verify your identity before granting access or making amendments.
12. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy may undergo changes periodically. We will not diminish your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit approval, and we anticipate such changes to be minor. Regardless, we will disseminate any changes to this Privacy Policy through our company communications or post on our website.
13. COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER
All content displayed on our website, including photos, design, texts, logos, and trademarks, are the exclusive property of Habit Company Limited and cannot be utilized on any type of medium without the prior approval of Habit Company Limited. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
14. REACH OUT TO US
If you have any queries or feedback concerning this privacy policy, you can reach us at office@habit.mu
Last updated: 18 April 2024