Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8 April 2026
Last Updated: 8 April 2026

Uniform Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd, trading as UTS Deals (“we”, “us”, or “our”), is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from https://uts.deals (the “Site”).

This policy is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, Act 4 of 2013.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you use our Site:

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and physical/delivery address when placing an order or creating an account
  • Billing and payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us via email, phone, or WhatsApp

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfil your orders, including shipping and delivery
  • To communicate with you about your orders, account, and customer service enquiries
  • To send you promotional offers, newsletters, and product updates (only with your consent)
  • To improve our website, products, and services
  • To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorised activity
  • To comply with legal obligations under South African law

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under POPIA, we process your personal information on the following grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfil orders and provide services you have requested
  • Legitimate interest: To operate and improve our business
  • Consent: For marketing communications, which you may withdraw at any time
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with the following third parties only as necessary:

  • Payment processors: To securely process transactions (e.g. LayUp, credit card processors)
  • Courier and delivery services: To deliver your orders
  • Hosting and technology providers: Who help us operate and maintain our website
  • Legal authorities: When required by law, regulation, or court order

All third-party service providers are required to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Order and transaction records are retained for a minimum period as required by South African tax and consumer protection legislation.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us (see Section 9).

6. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our Site so we can improve it
  • Provide relevant product recommendations

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your personal information held by us
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • The right to request deletion or destruction of your personal information
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal information
  • The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Uniform Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Email: orders@u-t-s.co.za
Phone: 069 002 5855
Website: https://uts.deals

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.