Privacy Policy – Excel Group

Effective Date: 19 August 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Excel Group (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data in accordance with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024, and international privacy standards (e.g. GDPR).


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name, phone number, email address, national ID (where applicable)
  • Billing and delivery addresses
  • Purchase history, payment details
  • IP address, device type, browser, and cookies

2. Purpose of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To fulfil and deliver orders
  • To send account or order-related messages
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract: For order fulfilment and services
  • Consent: For marketing and cookies
  • Legal obligation: For tax or regulatory compliance
  • Legitimate interest: For fraud prevention and analytics

4. Cross-Border Transfers

We may transfer data outside Botswana. When we do, we use:

  • Data protection agreements
  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
  • Transfers to countries with adequate protection

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as needed, or as required by law (e.g. 7 years for accounting). When no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Request portability of your data (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commissioner

7. Security Measures

We use strong safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption
  • Access controls
  • Confidentiality obligations for staff

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Keep your session active
  • Save preferences
  • Collect analytics
  • Improve your experience

You can manage your cookie settings via our CookieYes banner or browser settings.

9. Consent Management

We use CookieYes to manage user consent for cookies and personal data tracking. You can review or change your preferences at any time.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page periodically to stay informed. Updates are effective immediately upon posting.

11. Contact Us

Excel Group – Data Protection Officer
Email: info@excel.co.bw
Phone: +267 71281556


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