At Ezz Beauty Ace Cosmetics, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This policy complies with the Ghana Data Protection Act (Act 843, 2012).

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account
  • Place an order
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact customer service
  • Write a product review
  • Participate in promotions

Types of Information Collected

Contact Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number

Account Information

  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account preferences

Delivery Information

  • Shipping address
  • Billing address
  • Delivery instructions

Transaction Information

  • Order history
  • Payment method (not card details)
  • Purchase records

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Order Processing

To process, fulfill, and deliver your orders

Communication

To send order confirmations, updates, and customer service messages

Payment Processing

To process payments securely through Paystack

Service Improvement

To analyze usage and improve our website and services

Marketing

To send promotional emails (with your consent)

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:

SSL Encryption

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

Secure Payment Processing

We use Paystack, a PCI DSS Level 1 compliant payment gateway. Your payment card information is never stored on our servers.

Data Access Control

Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Regular Security Audits

We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and keep your login credentials confidential.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business:

Payment Processor

Paystack - Processes all online payments securely

Delivery Partners

Courier services that deliver your orders

SMS Service

Hubtel - Sends order notifications and updates

Email Service

Email delivery for order confirmations and newsletters

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. Your Rights (Data Protection Act 843)

Under the Ghana Data Protection Act (Act 843, 2012), you have the following rights:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

Right to Rectification

Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

Right to Object

Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

Right to Complain

Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@ezzbeauty.com or call 0200000000. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Retention Periods

  • Account Data: Until account deletion + 1 year
  • Order Data: 7 years (tax requirements)
  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe + 6 months
  • Analytics Data: 2 years

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information is stored and processed in Ghana. We do not transfer personal data outside Ghana except when using third-party services like Paystack, which may process data in other countries. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email

privacy@ezzbeauty.com

info@ezzbeauty.com

Phone

+233240077329

Mon-Sat: 8:30AM - 8PM

Address

Ezz Beauty Ace Cosmetics

Accra, Ghana

Data Protection Commission Ghana

For complaints or inquiries about data protection:

Website: www.dataprotection.org.gh

Email: info@dataprotection.org.gh