Last updated: March 20 2025
This privacy notice for Methylene Blue (doing business as methylene-blue.co.za) (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our“), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process“) your information when you use our services (“Services“), such as when you:
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Visit our website at methylene-blue.co.za, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice.
Introduction
This privacy policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. It applies to all users of our website and services.
What Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information from you:
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Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number.
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Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and track user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Why We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data for the following purposes:
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User Account Creation: To create and manage user accounts.
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Personalized Content: To display content tailored to your interests.
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Research and Analysis: To improve our services and understand user behavior.
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Order Confirmations and Communications: To send order confirmations and communicate with you about our services.
How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data directly from you when you:
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Register for an account on our website.
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Contact us through email or phone.
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Use our website and its features.
Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you. These include:
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Payment Processors: To facilitate transactions.
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Marketing Services: To send targeted marketing communications.
Data Safety and Security
We implement various security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
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Encryption: We use encryption to protect data in transit.
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Firewalls: We use firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
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Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your data.
Cookies and Other Trackers
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Our cookies policy is available below.
User Rights Over Their Personal Data
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data.
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Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data.
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Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
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Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.
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Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email or form].
Data Retention Policy
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data internationally, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and you will be notified if significant changes occur.
Cookies Policy
Last updated: March 20, 2025]
This Cookies Policy explains how methylene-blue.co.za (“we,” “us,” or “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owner about user behavior.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
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Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often.
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Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
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To ensure the website functions properly.
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To analyze website performance and improve user experience.
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To remember your preferences and settings.
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To deliver personalized advertisements.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use on our site. These include analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertisers. Third-party cookies collect data directly from your browser and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have the right to manage your cookie preferences. You can do this by:
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Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
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Using our cookie consent banner to customize which types of cookies you accept.
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Opting out of third-party cookies via tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out Tool.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your ability to access some features of our site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in response to legal, technical, or business developments. When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
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Email: info@methylene-blue.co.za
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Phone: 083 four-five-four.one.eight.five.seven