Last Updated: 23 January 2025
1. Introduction Welcome to the Fortress Entertainment group of websites, including Fortress of Solitude (fortressofsolitude.co.za), Sneaker Fortress (sneakerfortress.com), 23JumpmanStreet (23jumpmanstreet.com), and Lifestyle Fortress (lifestylefortress.com). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy & Site Disclaimer outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Fortress Entertainment PTY LTD is owned and operated by Jarrod Saunders under South African law (ownership details here), with operating help from a small team of independent contractors. Fortress Entertainment is not affiliated with or a member of any other business, and it does not have an outside board, shareholders, or investors it reports to. There are no known conflicts of interest.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This privacy policy explains how we handle your personal data.
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible on the homepage footers of Fortress of Solitude (fortressofsolitude.co.za), Sneaker Fortress (sneakerfortress.com), 23JumpmanStreet (23jumpmanstreet.com), and Lifestyle Fortress (lifestylefortress.com).
2. Data Collection and Tracking Technologies We use cookies, pixels (such as Meta Pixel), and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our websites. This includes browsing behavior, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and clicks. These technologies help us analyze usage patterns, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content and targeted advertisements.
- Cookies: We use cookies on our website, and you may be asked to consent to their use when you first visit. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please refer to our cookies policy.
3. Purpose of Data Collection The data collected is used for the following purposes:
- Enhancing user experience and website functionality.
- Analyzing user behavior to improve content and design.
- Delivering tailored advertisements and promotions through platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Sharing insights with third-party service providers, including Meta, for advertising and analytics.
4. Information Collection and Use While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Address
5. Google Analytics Google Analytics is a popular web analytics service we use to track general trends in traffic and website performance (Google Analytics privacy policy). It provides us with analytics information, such as which posts receive the most traffic and where our traffic originates. While this does place a cookie on your computer, it does not store any personally identifying information about you—just overall trends that cannot be tied to a specific user. If you are uncomfortable with Google collecting demographic information, you can opt out of Google tracking here.
6. Email Sign-Ups If you choose to sign up by email, we will have access to your IP address along with other information you provide, such as your name, email, and the forms you opted into. We also “tag” users based on the links you click to provide emails customized to your preferences. For example, you may opt out of parenting emails and certain promotions. Unsubscribing does not delete your information from our system, but we will delete your information from our email service provider upon request.
7. Comment Boxes, Giveaways, and Surveys If you leave a comment, enter a giveaway, or answer a survey on our sites, we collect basic information such as your IP address and/or browser information, plus any information you provide. This information helps us serve you better, such as answering your questions in comment boxes or creating content based on common survey answers.
8. Product Purchases For product purchases, we store only basic information as needed to complete your transaction, including but not limited to your name, email address, physical address (if provided), IP address, and purchase details.
9. Log Data We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
10. Ads Some of the ads we run may collect non-personal information, such as your IP address and websites viewed. You can block all third-party cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may negatively impact your user experience across the web.
11. User Consent By accessing or using our websites, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by managing your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.
12. Compliance with Privacy Laws We are committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection regulations. Your personal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely.
13. Your Rights You have the following rights under POPIA and other privacy laws:
- Access: Request access to your personal information.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at jarrodsaunders@fortressza.com.
14. Security The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
15. Links to Other Sites Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
16. Children’s Privacy Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.
17. Compliance with Laws We will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena.
18. Policy Changes We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
19. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at jarrodsaunders@fortressza.com.
20. Advertising This site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement.
21. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution This policy is governed by the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising from the use of our websites shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of South Africa.
22. Our Details Fortress Entertainment owns and operates this website. For any inquiries or exercising your rights, please contact us at jarrodsaunders@fortressza.com.
Site Disclaimers
1. Lawful Usage You agree not to use this website for any unlawful or prohibited purposes as outlined in this privacy policy.
2. Agreement Your use of this website constitutes your full acceptance of the terms, conditions, and disclaimers outlined in this notice. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using this website.
3. Article Publication and Content Fortress of Solitude reserves the right to refuse publication of articles or edit content at our sole discretion. All material submitted and used on this site is considered original and owned by its respective author. Content on this site is protected by copyright, and republishing without explicit written permission from the original author is prohibited.
4. Information Accuracy The content provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Fortress of Solitude does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or through external links. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages resulting from the display or use of this information.
5. Views and Opinions The views expressed on this site do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or Fortress Entertainment. Each author’s views and opinions are their own.
6. Competitions and Prizes
- Competition Rules: All competition winners are chosen at random, and the start and end dates of competitions will be specified on the competition’s post. Competitions will close at midnight on the closing date, and the judge’s decision is final.
- Prize Claims: Prizes are not transferable and have no cash value. Winners are responsible for any costs incurred to claim the prize, unless otherwise specified.
- Prize Delivery: Prizes will typically be delivered directly from the sponsor or sponsor’s representative, and we are not liable for any loss or damages related to prizes sponsored by third-party companies.
- Privacy: By entering a competition and winning a prize, you agree to have your image and/or information shared publicly for promotional purposes.
- Liability: Fortress of Solitude is not responsible for technical failures, unauthorized intervention, or any injuries or damages incurred during the entry process or prize use.
7. Third-Party Advertisements We use third-party advertisements to support our site. Some of these advertisers may be served from our third-party advertiser, and you can view their privacy policy and cookie policy here. Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Analytics We use Google Analytics and Comscore to analyze the use of our website. These tools gather information by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about website usage. For more details, see Google’s privacy policy (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/) and Comscore’s privacy policy (https://www.comscore.com/About-comScore/Privacy-Policy).
