Legal & Compliance

Privacy Policy

How Infowise Enterprises collects, uses, and protects your personal information across our corporate website and e-commerce platform.

Last Updated: May 24, 2026
Effective Date: May 24, 2026
Jurisdiction: Republic of Zambia
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Introduction

Infowise Enterprises ("Infowise," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (infwise.com), use our services, or interact with our e-commerce platform.

We operate in full compliance with the Data Protection Act of Zambia and applicable international data protection standards. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website and services immediately.

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Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information

  • Identity Data: Full name, company name, job title, and tax identification numbers.
  • Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address, and WhatsApp number.
  • Account Data: Username, password hash, and account preferences.
  • Transaction Data: Order history, payment references, and billing information.

Technical Information

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths.
  • Cookie Data: Session identifiers, preference settings, and authentication tokens.

Project & Inquiry Data

When you submit project requirements or contact forms, we collect the details of your inquiry, project specifications, and any files or documents you choose to upload.

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How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following legitimate business purposes:

Order Fulfilment

Processing orders, managing deliveries, and handling returns or warranty claims.

Project Delivery

Responding to project requirements, preparing quotations, and coordinating site visits.

Customer Support

Responding to inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing after-sales service.

Service Improvement

Analysing usage patterns to improve website functionality and user experience.

Legal Compliance

Fulfilling tax obligations, regulatory reporting, and dispute resolution.

Marketing (Opt-In)

Sending promotional communications only with your explicit consent.

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Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only under the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers
Payment gateways (Lenco), hosting providers, and logistics partners who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Obligations
When required by Zambian law, court order, or regulatory authority.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with prior notice to affected users.
Protection of Rights
To enforce our terms of service, protect our operations, or defend against legal claims.
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

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Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption

All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 encryption. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt.

Prepared Statements

All database queries use PDO prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Access Controls

Role-based access limits who can view or modify personal data in our admin panel.

Rate Limiting

IP-based rate limiting prevents brute-force attacks on forms and login pages.

While we employ robust security measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

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Your Rights

Under Zambian data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict Processing

Request that we limit how we use your data.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Data Category Retention Period Rationale
Account Data Duration of account + 2 years Legal obligations & dispute resolution
Transaction Records 7 years ZRA tax compliance requirements
Contact Form Submissions 3 years Customer service & follow-up
Analytics & Logs 26 months Security monitoring & site improvement

When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data destruction protocols.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including our partner organisations, industry associations, and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected on our website.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

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Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at 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 data without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our records.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings.

Material changes will be communicated through:

  • A prominent notice on our website homepage
  • Email notification to registered users (where applicable)
  • Update to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Address

3235 Main Street, Ibex Hill
Lusaka, Zambia

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 2 business days.

Questions About Your Data?

Our team is ready to address any privacy concerns or data access requests you may have.

Contact Our Data Protection Team

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