Privacy Policy for Just Blaze

Last Updated: May 4, 2025
At Just Blaze, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws. Our business operates within the framework of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024, facilitating private, member-only access to high-quality marijuana pre-roll joints through our trusted network of members. We do not sell directly to the public; instead, access to our products is available exclusively through membership with one of our registered members.
By using our website http://www.justblaze.co.za, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide our services, connect you with our members, and enhance your experience. The types of information we may collect include:
  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address (if provided when registering or contacting us).
  • Membership Information: Details related to your interest in joining our member network, such as preferences or inquiries about our private cannabis community.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent) collected via cookies or similar technologies.
  • Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us via email, contact forms, or other channels, including inquiries or feedback.
  • Optional Information: Any additional details you voluntarily provide, such as preferences for products or event participation.
We do not collect sensitive financial information (e.g., credit card details) as we do not process direct sales. All transactions or product access occur through our members, who operate independently within the bounds of South African law.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:
  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms on our website, sign up for newsletters, contact us, or express interest in our member network.
  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, or analytics tools that track your interaction with our website (e.g., Google Analytics, if applicable).
  • From Third Parties: We may receive information from our members or partners (e.g., if a member refers you to our network), provided it complies with POPIA.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:
  • Service Delivery: To connect you with our members, facilitate membership inquiries, and provide information about our private cannabis community.
  • Compliance with Law: To ensure our operations align with the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024, which regulates private cannabis use, and other South African laws.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates about our services, or inform you about events or opportunities within our member network.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience through aggregated, anonymized data.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, such as record-keeping or responding to lawful requests from authorities.
We process your information lawfully, transparently, and only to the extent necessary for these purposes, as required by POPIA.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under POPIA, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., by submitting a contact form or subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our website, connecting you with members, or ensuring compliance with cannabis regulations, provided your rights are not overridden.
  • Legal Obligation: To meet requirements under South African law, including POPIA and the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024.
  • Contractual Necessity: If you enter into an agreement with us or one of our members (e.g., membership terms).

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
  • With Members: To facilitate connections between you and our registered members, who operate independently and are responsible for their own data practices.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., website hosting or analytics providers) who assist us in operating our website, provided they comply with POPIA and maintain confidentiality.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a court order or request from the South African Police Service, in accordance with the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 or other regulations.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to POPIA compliance.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. Cookies may include:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session cookies).
  • Analytics Cookies: To collect anonymized data about website performance (e.g., via Google Analytics).
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings or preferences.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy, if applicable, or remove if not created].

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:
  • Secure website hosting with encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS).
  • Access controls to limit who can view your information.
  • Regular security assessments to address vulnerabilities.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information with us at your own risk.

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
  • Access: Request details about the information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your information, subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your information for certain purposes (e.g., marketing).
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict the use of your information in specific cases.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@justblaze.co.za. We will respond within a reasonable period, as required by POPIA. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za (mailto:complaints.IR@justice.gov.za).

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or regulatory requirements). For example:
  • Contact information from inquiries is retained for [insert period, e.g., 12 months] unless you join our member network.
  • Website usage data is anonymized and retained for [insert period, e.g., 24 months] for analytics purposes.
  • Records related to membership inquiries may be retained for 3 years to comply with cannabis regulations.
When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

Just Blaze operates primarily in South Africa. If we transfer your personal information outside South Africa (e.g., to a cloud service provider), we ensure the recipient complies with POPIA or equivalent data protection standards. We will obtain your consent or rely on appropriate safeguards, as required by law.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as those of our members or partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and older, in line with the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024, which restricts cannabis use to adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Just Blaze
Email: info@justblaze.co.za 

 

 
Note on Cannabis Compliance: Just Blaze operates strictly within the bounds of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024. We do not engage in the direct sale or distribution of cannabis products. Our role is to connect individuals with our members, who facilitate access to high-quality marijuana pre-roll joints in private, compliant settings.