Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

(POPIA Compliant)

Last updated: 22 January 2026

China Direct Sourcing (trading as T-Shirts Durban) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or contact us.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: China Direct Sourcing
Trading As: T-Shirts Durban
Country: Republic of South Africa
Email: michael@tshirtssouthafrica.com

For POPIA purposes, we are the Responsible Party.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • WhatsApp contact details

  • Message content submitted via forms or WhatsApp

  • Company name (if provided)

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Website usage data (via Google Analytics)

We do not intentionally collect special personal information.

3. How We Collect Information

Personal information is collected when you:

  • Complete a contact or quote form

  • Contact us via WhatsApp

  • Browse our website (cookies and analytics)

  • Communicate with us by email

4. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and quote requests

  • Communicate with customers

  • Prepare and issue quotations

  • Improve website performance and usability

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

  • Your consent

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Compliance with South African law

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and Google Analytics to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Improve functionality and content

Analytics data may be processed outside South Africa. Appropriate safeguards are in place.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

  • Website hosting providers

  • IT and analytics service providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to protect your information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Disclosure or misuse

9. Data Retention

Personal information is kept only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

Requests may be sent to: michael@tshirtssouthafrica.com

11. Complaints

You may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been infringed.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.