Privacy Policy

Effective 12 March 2026 · Governing law: South Africa

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This occurs through the following channels:

• Signups and account creation: When you sign up or create an account, we collect details such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide during registration.
• Forms and direct communication: Any additional information you choose to share with us through contact forms, survey responses, or direct correspondence.

We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing activities on this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to operate and improve our services. Specifically, we use it to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide, maintain, and improve our publishing partnership services
• Respond to your enquiries or provide customer support
• Communicate with you about updates, your partnership, or other information relevant to our services — you may opt out of non-essential communications at any time
• Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights

3. Payment Processing

We do not process payments directly on this website. Any payments made for our services are handled by third-party payment processors. Inkypyrus does not collect, store or process any payment information such as credit card or banking details.

Please review the privacy policies of the respective payment processor for details on how your financial data is handled.

4. Storage & Security

• Storage: Your personal information is stored securely in our systems for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, unless otherwise required by law.
• Security: We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information except where retention is required for legal purposes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering services — for example, hosting providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it for the purposes we specify.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal requests such as court orders or subpoenas.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information. South African residents have rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Residents of the European Union or EEA have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact page. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. Please review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

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

• Website: Contact us
• Physical address: 152 Alethea Street, Die Hoewes, Pretoria, 0176, South Africa

We will respond to all enquiries as soon as reasonably possible and within the timeframes required by applicable law.