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CHOPPIES BONUS BUCKS LOYALTY PROGRAMME

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. These Terms & Conditions govern participation in the Bonus Bucks Programme (“Programme”);

1.2. By enrolling in, using, or continuing to use the Programme, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms & Conditions as amended from time to time;

1.3. Terms and conditions must be checked regularly. The latest version of the Programme is available online at https://choppies.co.bw;

1.4. Please review this document thoroughly. Acceptance of its terms is required before we are able to offer you any products or services under the Programme. If you do not agree to these Terms & Conditions, you may not participate in the Programme.

  1. PROGRAMME OWNER AND INFORMATION

2.1. The Programme is operated by Choppies Distribution Centre (Pty) Limited (“Choppies”), a company with limited liability duly incorporated according to the Laws of Botswana under registration number BW00001140328.

2.2. For further information, concerns, questions or complaints, contact:

  • Choppies Distribution Centre (Pty) Limited
  • Plot 169, Gaborone International Commerce Park,
  • P O Box 1453
  • Gaborone, Botswana
  • Tel: +267 318 6657/8
  • Fax: +267 318 6656
  • Website: https://choppies.co.bw
  • Email: info@choppies.co.bw
  1. DEFINITIONS

3.1. “Act” means the Data Protection Act, 2024 of Botswana;

3.2. “Award” means the written reasons delivered by an Arbitrator in respect of any dispute that may arise between the parties and submitted for determination by the Parties hereat;

3.3. “Choppies Programme” means the Rewards plan for procurements of points as governed by the Rule outlined herein;

3.4. “We”, “us”, “our” means Choppies, its affiliates, franchisees, and authorised partners;

3.5. “You” or “your” means the individual enrolment in and/or utilisation of the Programme;

3.6. “Party” refers to either one of us, namely Choppies and you and “Parties” refers to both you and Choppies collectively;

3.7. “Rewards” means points, vouchers, discounts, benefits, or promotions offered under the Programme;

3.8. “Rules” means these Terms and Conditions as amended and published from time to time at Choppies’ sole and exclusive discretion.

  1. MEMBERSHIP

4.1. Membership is open to residents of Botswana aged 18 years or older who can lawfully (ex lege) enter into binding contracts without assistance;

4.2. Our services and membership offerings are intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors, nor do we accept membership from persons without the legal capacity to lawfully contract and under the age of 18. By participating in the Programme, using our services or submitting personal data, you confirm that you meet the minimum legal and requirement. If we become aware that a person without legal capacity to contract or minor has provided personal data or attempted to register to participate in the Programme, we will take all reasonable steps to remove and delete such data and terminate any corresponding associated access;

4.3. Enrolment in the Bonus Bucks Programme shall take place at the point of sale, whether in-store or otherwise, when you provide accurate and complete personal information. This may include your full names, contact details, identification number (Omang details), and any other data reasonably necessary to verify your identity and eligibility. By submitting your personal data, you confirm that it is accurate, true, current, and not misleading. Failure to provide valid data may result in restricted access, suspension, or termination of your participation in the Programme;

4.4. Upon successful registration, confirmation of membership will be sent via SMS to the mobile number provided during sign-up. This confirmation may be issued within 24 hours of joining;

4.5. This confirmation message will include key Programme information, such as Rewards earning and redemption guidelines, benefits available to members, and instructions on how to manage your contact preferences, marketing consents, and account settings. Where applicable, links to online portals or customer service contact points will also be provided for further assistance in managing your profile and participation.

4.6. We reserve the right, without consultation, to accept, decline, suspend, or cancel membership at our sole and absolute discretion.

  1. EARNING REWARDS

5.1. Rewards may be earned in accordance with the Rules on qualifying purchases as determined by us from time to time. To earn rewards for a qualifying transaction in store, you must provide your registered account data (such as phone number or registered email) at the point of sale at the time of the transaction;

5.2. Rewards shall not accrue on excluded products/services (such as gift vouchers, certain regulated items, or items prohibited by law);

5.3. Rewards cannot be earned retrospectively neither shall it under any circumstances whatsoever be transferrable.

  1. REDEEMING REWARDS

6.1. Rewards may be redeemed at participating Choppies stores, subject to applicable Rules;

6.2. To redeem any award or benefit accrued hereunder you are required to provide a valid identification document issued by your country of origin, proof of residency, as well as contact details. Only the profile holder against which the Programme is registered will be awarded Rewards;

6.3. We reserve the right to decline to redeem any benefit on whatever ground we deem appropriate;

6.4. The value of rewards accumulated on your account may be used towards the payment of purchases at participating stores. Items acquired using redeemed rewards may not be returned or exchanged for cash. Rewards earned or redeemed through unauthorised use of any account will not be honoured;

6.5. Rewards are not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and may not be used in conjunction with other promotions unless specifically stated;

6.6. Expired Rewards shall not be reissued and will not be redeemable.

  1. EXPIRY AND TERMINATION

7.1. Rewards are valid for twelve (12) months from the date earned and allocated, unless otherwise specified;

7.2. Membership may be terminated if inactive, at our discretion, for any period up to twenty-four (24) consecutive months or in cases of suspected fraud, abuse, or breach of these Terms & Conditions;

7.3. Upon termination from the Choppies Programme for whatever reason, all unredeemed Rewards shall be forfeited, and no valid claim can be made against Choppies for any such outstanding Rewards;

7.4. You may choose to opt out of the programme at any time without incurring any penalty or charge for doing so. Should you wish to opt out, you may initiate the opt-out process through one (01) of the following channels, namely by:

  • 7.4.1. visiting any of our participating retail locations and speaking directly with a member of staff, who will assist you in submitting your opt-out request; or
  • 7.4.2. contacting our customer service centre by calling [insert country-specific customer service number], where a representative will guide and assist you through the process.

7.5. Once your opt-out request is received and verified, we will endeavour to deactivate your membership within 48 hours or soon thereafter. Upon deactivation, you will no longer:

  • 7.5.1. be eligible to earn or redeem rewards points or benefits associated with the Choppies Programme;
  • 7.5.2. receive Rewards Programme-related communications, promotional offers or updates related to the Programme, unless otherwise permitted by the law or your communication preferences.

7.6. Opting out of the Choppies Programme does not affect any obligations or benefits accrued prior to the effective date of cancellation.

7.7. Should you wish to re-enrol in the Choppies Programme at a later stage, you may do so by following the standard registration process, subject to the then-current terms and conditions.

  1. DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY

8.1. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Data Protection Act, 2024 of Botswana (“the Act”) and any related and applicable legislation and associated regulations. We will limit the processing of personal data to what is necessary for achieving the purpose for which any such data was collected, as well as any other lawful and legitimate purposes permitted under applicable legislation.

8.2. In terms of the Act, personal data means information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, which individual can be identified directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identification number, or to one or more factors specific to the individual’s physical, physiological, mental, economic, cultural or social identity; and “data” shall be so construed accordingly;

8.3. By joining the Bonus Bucks Programme, and/or providing us with your personal data, and/or utilising or participating in the Programme, you consent to our collection, utilisation, storage, and processing of your personal data for purposes including but not exclusively limited to:

  • 8.3.1. administering promotional programmes and loyalty benefits;
  • 8.3.2. customer profiling and segmentation;
  • 8.3.3. market research and business analytics;
  • 8.3.4. personalized and mass marketing communications, which communications may include:
    • 8.3.4.1. Programme updates (Bonanza draws, loyalty points);
    • 8.3.4.2. Promotional offers and discounts;
    • 8.3.4.3. New product announcements;
    • 8.3.4.4. Partner offers and opportunities;
    • 8.3.4.5. Surveys and feedback requests;
  • 8.3.5. Product development and service improvement;
  • 8.3.6. Statistical analysis and reporting;
  • 8.3.7. Fraud prevention and addressing security issues;
  • 8.3.8. Any purposes related to our business operations.

8.4. Processing is based on:

  • 8.4.1. Consent: For marketing and promotional communications;
  • 8.4.2. Contract: For programme benefit delivery;
  • 8.4.3. Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and business improvement purposes;
  • 8.4.4. Legal Obligations and regulatory compliance;

8.5. We collect personal information including but not limited to:

  • 8.5.1. contact details (name, phone numbers, email addresses);
  • 8.5.2. identification information (ID numbers, date of birth etc.);
  • 8.5.3. demographic information (age, gender, location);
  • 8.5.4. transaction and purchase history;
  • 8.5.5. shopping preferences and behaviours;
  • 8.5.6. Programme participation history (Bonanza entries, loyalty points);
  • 8.5.7. any information derived from your participation in any Choppies related promotions or programmes.

8.6. We will not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • 8.6.1. with service providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations;
  • 8.6.2. with Programme partners for Rewards facilitation (limited to necessary information required for service provision);
  • 8.6.3. where required by law, regulation, or Court Order;
  • 8.6.4. where we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure;
  • 8.6.5. where your data will be retained only as long as necessary for Programme purposes or as legally required.

8.7. If any changes occur to your personal data, you must promptly inform us and supply the updated and correct data to maintain the integrity of our records.

8.8. We do not sell personal data for independent marketing purposes.

8.9. You are entitled and have the right to:

  • 8.9.1. access the personal data we hold about you and request confirmation of whether we hold personal data about you and obtain a copy thereof;
  • 8.9.2. request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information;
  • 8.9.3. request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or where you withdraw consent;
  • 8.9.4. object to any direct marketing communications at any time;
  • 8.9.5. withdraw from the Programme, upon which your data will be deleted unless retention is required by law;
  • 8.9.6. at any time opt-out of the loyalty programme;
  • 8.9.7. request data deletion (subject to legal requirements);
  • 8.9.8. object to certain processing of your personal data on legitimate grounds, including direct marketing or profiling;
  • 8.9.9. subject to furnishing us with a reasonable opportunity to address any concerns you may have, file a complaint with the Information and Data Protection Commission if you believe your data rights have been violated.
  1. CUSTOMER PROFILING & ANALYTICS

9.1. We analyse your data to:

  • 9.1.1. build customer profiles and segments;
  • 9.1.2. predict preferences and shopping patterns;
  • 9.1.3. create targeted offers and recommendations;
  • 9.1.4. measure programme effectiveness for improvement purposes
  • 9.1.5. develop new products and services;
  • 9.1.6. conduct aggregated reporting;
  • 9.1.7. This includes automated processing to enhance your overall customer experience, and which may also influence the offers you receive.
  1. DATA SECURITY

We have adopted a robust technical and organisational safeguards to ensure the security of your personal data. These measures are designed to protect your data from accidental or unlawful access, destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized access or disclosure and are implemented in full compliance with applicable data protection laws.

  1. DATA RETENTION

11.1. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational obligations. The duration of retention may vary depending on the nature of the data and the context in which it was collected.

11.2. We retain data as long as necessary for:

  • 11.2.1. Programme administration and benefits delivery;
  • 11.2.2. legislative, legal and regulatory compliance;
  • 11.2.3. business analytics and improvement;
  • 11.2.4. dispute resolution;
  • 11.2.5. legitimate business interests;
  • 11.2.6. historical record keeping.

11.3. Marketing preferences are updated immediately upon request.

  1. DATA PROCESSING & INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER

12.1. Your personal data may be stored or transferred to third-party service providers or affiliates, including those located outside Botswana, including countries outside Southern Africa, where necessary for software analytics, operational or legal purposes. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including contractual obligations and compliance with international data protection standards. Your data may be processed by:

  • 12.1.1. Technology and hosting providers;
  • 12.1.2. Customer service centres;
  • 12.1.3. Analytics platforms;
  • 12.1.4. Marketing service providers;
  • 12.1.5. Business process outsourcing partners;
  • 12.1.6. Any other providers necessary for operations.

12.2. By enrolling in and continuing to participate in our loyalty Programme, you expressly acknowledge, consent and agree that your personal data, once collected, may be stored and processed in cloud-based backup systems located in jurisdictions outside of Botswana;

12.3. These jurisdictions may have data protection laws that differ from those applicable in Botswana and may not offer the same level of protection;

12.4. Notwithstanding these differences, we will take all necessary reasonable steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with this privacy policy;

12.5. Your continued participation constitutes your informed consent to the cross-border storage and processing of your personal data as outlined herein.

  1. SUB-PROCESSORS & THIRD PARTIES

13.1. We may engage trusted third-party service providers (“sub-processors”) to assist in delivering our services, including but not limited to data hosting, analytics, communication, and payment processing as a result of which, we may share data with:

  • 13.1.1. Choppies Group of companies across all territories;
  • 13.1.2. carefully selected business partners;
  • 13.1.3. service providers and sub-processors;
  • 13.1.4. professional advisors and auditors;
  • 13.1.5. regulatory authorities when required;
  • 13.1.6. successors in business transfers;
  • 13.1.7. other parties with consent or legal basis.
  1. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

14.1. By enrolling and participating in the Programme, you consent to receive marketing communications from us regarding Programme or Rewards benefits, offers and product promotions through any current or future channels including SMS, voice calls, email, app notifications, and social media channels and outlets;

14.2. The Bonus Bucks Programme may, from time to time, be integrated or linked with various promotional, advertising, or marketing campaigns operated by Choppies or its partners, for the purpose of enhancing general customer experience, convenience and reward opportunities. Such integration may include, but is not limited to, special earning rates, bonus reward offers, exclusive discounts, bundled product benefits, or early access privileges during the campaign period. The specific terms and conditions, participation methods, eligibility criteria, and details of the benefits applicable to each such campaign shall be determined from time to time by Choppies at its sole and absolute discretion and shall be communicated clearly to you at the point of enrolment into the respective campaign. All such integrated campaigns shall be subject to the overarching rules of the Bonus Bucks Programme unless otherwise expressly stipulated in the campaign terms;

14.3. You may opt out of specific promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or by contacting our customer service team while maintaining your Rewards or Programme participation.

  1. LIABILITY

15.1. We make no warranties regarding the availability of Rewards and shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in the Programme, except where liability cannot be expressly contracted out or excluded by law.

15.2. Our maximum liability in relation to any claim will not exceed the value of Rewards accrued at the time of the claim.

  1. AMENDMENTS

16.1. We reserve the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the Programme and these Terms & Conditions at any time.

16.2. Any amendments will be effective upon publication in-store or on our website.

16.3. Material changes will be communicated via available contact methods and continued participation after notification constitutes acceptance of any such changes or amendments.

  1. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

17.1. These Bonus Bucks Programme Terms & Conditions and any related matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Botswana. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms & Conditions shall be referred to arbitration subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Botswana which shall be the seat of the arbitration for procedural matters;

17.2. In the above regard, you consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Botswana for the resolution of any disputes.

  1. ARBITRATION

18.1. You concur that by participating in the Bonus Bucks Programme, any and all disputes arising out of your participation as defined herein shall be referred to a single Arbitrator who is a Legal Practitioner or Accountant of at least twenty (20) years of post-qualification expertise and experience for final determination;

18.2. The arbitration proceedings shall be strictly private and confidential. Only the Parties and their duly appointed legal representatives shall be permitted to attend the arbitration proceedings and have access to any documentation pertaining to the arbitration. Under no circumstances shall any Party disclose, publish, or otherwise communicate the contents, submissions, evidence, or outcomes of the proceedings to any third party, except where such disclosure is required by law, applicable regulation, or required by a competent authority, including but not limited to the Information and Data Protection Commission under the Data Protection Act 2024. Either Party undertakes to preserve the confidentiality of all personal data and sensitive information exchanged during the arbitration, and to ensure that such data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and in terms of this Agreement;

18.3. In the event that either Party is dissatisfied with the outcome of the arbitration proceedings, such Party shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Information and Data Protection Commission or, where applicable refer the matter to the High Court of Botswana, in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2024 and any other relevant legislation;

18.4. Unless otherwise agreed the Arbitration shall take place in Gaborone and the latest edition of the Rules of the Botswana Institute of Arbitrators then in force shall apply;

18.5. The Arbitrator shall be mutually appointed by the Parties within fourteen (14) days of the declaration of a dispute failing which the Arbitrator shall at the written request of either Party be appointed by the Botswana Institute of Arbitrators;

18.6. The Arbitrator shall deliver a written award setting forth his reasons for the Award and any such Award shall be final and binding on the Parties and may at the instance of either Party be made an Order of a Court having and exercising lawful jurisdiction.