1. Introduction
 

Studio Something Something trading as Some Things (“Some Things”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, purchase products or services, or communicate with us.
 

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Business Information
 

Studio Something Something trading as Some Things
44 Stanley, Braamfontein Werf, 2001
Johannesburg, South Africa

Email: jade@studiosomethingsomething.com

Some Things operates within South Africa and Uganda.

3. Information We Collect
 

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment information

• Company or project information

• Information submitted through contact forms or enquiries

• Newsletter subscription information

• Website usage information, cookies, and analytics data
   

We only collect personal information necessary for the operation of our business and the delivery of our products and services.

 

4. How Information Is Collected
 

Personal information may be collected when you:

• Purchase products through our website

• Submit an enquiry or contact form

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Communicate with us via email or social platforms

• Request quotations or project information

• Browse or interact with our website
   

Certain technical information may also be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

 

5. Purpose of Collecting Information

We may use your information to:

• Process and fulfil orders

• Communicate regarding purchases, enquiries, or projects

• Arrange deliveries and logistics

• Provide customer support

• Improve our website, products, and services

• Send marketing communications or newsletters where consent has been given

• Manage custom design, sourcing, procurement, and project management services

• Maintain internal business records
   

We will only use personal information for lawful and legitimate business purposes.

 

6. Payment Security
 

Payments made through our website are processed securely by third-party payment providers.

Some Things does not store or have direct access to your full card or banking details.

While reasonable measures are taken to ensure secure transactions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically.

 

7. Sharing of Information
 

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

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary for business operations, including:

• Payment processors

• Shipping and courier providers

• Website hosting and analytics providers

• Professional advisers or service providers

• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
   

Any third parties receiving personal information are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

 

8. Cookies & Website Analytics
 

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support website functionality.

Cookies may collect anonymous information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and browsing behaviour.
 

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain website functions may be affected.

 

9. Data Storage & Security
 

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.
 

While every effort is made to safeguard information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

10. Retention of Information
 

Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

 

11. Your Rights Under POPIA
 

In accordance with POPIA, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you

• Request correction or updating of personal information

• Request deletion of personal information where applicable

• Object to certain forms of processing

• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
   

Requests relating to personal information may be directed to jade@studiosomethingsomething.com.
 

12. Marketing Communications
 

Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications, we may send updates, newsletters, product launches, or promotional material.
 

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.

 

13. Project & Portfolio Material
 

Some Things reserves the right to photograph, document, publish, and promote completed products, commissioned work, design concepts, installations, and projects for portfolio, editorial, website, marketing, and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

14. Third-Party Links
 

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Some Things is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.
 

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

 

15. Changes to This Policy
 

Some Things reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.
 

Updated versions will be published on this website and become effective upon publication.

 

16. Contact Information 
 

For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

Studio Something Something trading as Some Things
44 Stanley, Braamfontein Werf, 2001
Johannesburg, South Africa

Email: jade@studiosomethingsomething.com