📄 Privacy Policy for Black Panther Store

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Black Panther Store. We operate the website https://blackpantherstore.co.za

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and global data protection standards (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our automated services and social media features.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide to us when contacting us, subscribing to a newsletter, or placing an order (e.g., name, email address, phone number, shipping address).
  • Usage & Device Data: Information automatically collected when you browse our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
  • Product Catalog & Media Data: Images, metadata, and design URLs from our store catalog used for automated promotional and indexing purposes across our connected platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and optimize our website and user experience.
  • Process customer requests, orders, and inquiries.
  • Publish, share, and promote our product designs across social media platforms through official APIs.
  • Ensure site security and prevent fraudulent activity.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Third-Party Services & API Integrations

To showcase our artwork and products, we integrate with secure third-party platforms and Developer APIs:

  • Pinterest Developer API: We utilize the official Pinterest API (v5) to automatically index, publish, and display product image pins from our website catalog onto our official Pinterest boards. No private customer data from our website is shared with or sent to Pinterest through this automation. Only publicly available product details, product image links, titles, and board descriptions are processed.
  • Analytics & Hosting: We may use third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics) and web hosting services that collect non-personally identifiable site usage traffic.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance navigation, analyze site performance, and provide relevant content. You can set your web browser to refuse or block cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security and Protection

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (including rights under POPIA / GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access, request a copy of, or update the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request the deletion or destruction of your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.

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

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: