Privacy policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Overview and Roles

This online store is operated by Bondstaan Klerewinkel, which is responsible for the sale of school uniforms, customer relationships, inventory management, order fulfilment, and collections.

The website and underlying e-commerce platform are managed and maintained by SkoolKas, which provides the technical infrastructure, website hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support services.

Bondstaan Klerewinkel uses this website to offer products and services to customers, while SkoolKas acts solely as a technology service provider and does not sell products, hold stock, or interact directly with customers regarding orders or inventory.

About the Services

Bondstaan Klerewinkel operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (the “Services”) in order to provide customers with a convenient and secure shopping experience. The store is powered by Shopify, which enables the technical functionality of the Services.

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit, use, or make a purchase through the Services, or otherwise communicate with Bondstaan Klerewinkel.

If there is a conflict between any applicable terms and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy will apply with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Responsibility for Personal Information

Bondstaan Klerewinkel is responsible for:
- Customer interactions and customer support
- Processing and fulfilling orders
- Managing inventory and stock
- Handling returns, exchanges, and collections
- Determining how customer personal information is used for business purposes
SkoolKas is responsible for:
- Hosting and maintaining the website
- Managing the technical platform and integrations
- Ensuring the website operates securely and reliably

SkoolKas does not independently collect, sell, or use customer personal information outside of providing technical services to Bondstaan Klerewinkel.

Personal Information We Collect or Process

When we use the term “personal information”, we refer to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. Personal information does not include anonymised or de-identified information.

Depending on how you interact with the Services and as permitted or required by applicable law, we may collect or process the following categories of personal information:

Contact details including your name, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address
Financial information including payment method, transaction details, payment confirmation, and other payment-related information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Account information including username, password, preferences, and settings
Transaction information including items viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, exchanged, or cancelled
Communications including information you provide when contacting customer support
Device information including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and network information
Usage information including how and when you interact with the Services

Sources of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from the following sources:

Directly from you, when you create an account, place an order, contact us, or otherwise provide information
Automatically, through your use of the Services, including via cookies and similar technologies
From service providers, such as Shopify and payment processors, who collect or process information on our behalf
From third-party partners, where permitted by law

How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

Provide, Operate, and Improve the Services

To process orders, manage accounts, facilitate collections, process payments, provide customer support, remember preferences, and improve the overall shopping experience.

Marketing and Communications

To send transactional messages, service updates, and (where permitted) marketing communications. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.

Security and Fraud Prevention

To authenticate accounts, process payments securely, detect and prevent fraud, and protect the Services and users.

Legal and Compliance Purposes

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and to enforce our terms and policies.

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

With Shopify and other service providers who assist with hosting, payments, analytics, customer support, and security
With payment processors to complete transactions
With legal authorities if required by law or legal process
In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or restructuring
With your consent or direction

Relationship with Shopify

The Services are hosted by Shopify, which collects and processes personal information to provide and improve the Services. Information submitted through the Services may be transferred to and processed by Shopify and its partners, including in countries outside your own.

Shopify is responsible for processing personal information for certain platform-level features. To learn more about how Shopify uses personal information and your rights, please refer to the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy and Shopify Privacy Portal.

Third-Party Websites and Links

The Services may include links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Data

The Services are not intended for use by children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

Security and Retention of Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information; however, no system is completely secure. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request data portability
Opt out of marketing communications

Requests can be made using the contact details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

International Transfers

Personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where required, appropriate safeguards will be used in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: riaanvdmerwe@gmail.com