Privacy Policy

General:

Privacy Policy for T/A Inkypyrus

Last Updated: August 28, 2025

At Inkypyrus, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website, inkypyrus.com ("Website"). If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through:

  • Signups and Account Creation: When you sign up or create an account on our Website, we collect information such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide during the registration process.

  • User-Provided Information: Any additional information you choose to share with us, such as through forms or direct communication.

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

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Create and manage your account.

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services.

  • Respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.

  • Communicate with you about updates, promotions, or other information related to our services (you may opt out of these communications).

  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

3. Payment Processing

We do not process payments directly on our Website. If you make payments for our services, these are handled by third-party payment processors. We do not collect, store, or process any payment information, such as credit card details. Please review the privacy policies of the respective payment processors for details on how they handle your data.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

  • Storage: We store your personal information securely in our databases 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 organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  • Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill 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 cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website or providing services (e.g., hosting providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and 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, but we will notify you of any such change.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • 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.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

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 these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our 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 steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: inkypyrus.com

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as reasonably possible.

Privacy Policy - For South Africa

Last Updated: August 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how T/A Inkypyrus Publishing ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), No. 4 of 2013, South Africa’s data protection law. We are committed to processing your personal information lawfully, transparently, and securely.

1. Who We Are

T/A INKYPYRUS PUBLISHING is the responsible party determining the purpose and means of processing your personal information. For inquiries, contact our Information Officer:

2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact and present that information to our site:

  • Email Addresses and Names: When you sign up for our mailing list to receive newsletters, marketing communications, or updates.

  • Website Usage Data: We dont collect data via cookies or similar technologies, such as IP addresses, browser type.

  • We do not collect payment details. Payments are handled by third-party payment processors ( Pay-Fast, Pay-Gate, Ikhoka, Yoco, PayPal, Stripe).


3. How We Collect Your Information

  • Directly from You: When you voluntarily provide your email address and name via our mailing list sign-up form.

  • Automatically: Through cookies or similar technologies when you visit our website. See our Cookie Policy for details.


4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal information for the following specific, explicit, and lawful purposes:

  • To send you newsletters, promotional offers, or updates via our mailing list.

  • To analyze website usage and improve our services ( Elias

  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our legitimate interests.


5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: Your voluntary, specific, and informed consent when signing up for our mailing list.

  • Legitimate Interests: For website analytics to improve user experience, where it does not unduly impact your privacy rights.


6. Consent and Direct Marketing

By providing your email address and name, you consent to receiving marketing communications. You may opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting our Information Officer. We comply with Section 69 of POPIA, ensuring opt-out options are provided at collection and in each communication.


7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: Such as mailing list platforms (e.g., [Insert Provider Name]) and payment processors (e.g., [Insert Names]), who process data on our behalf under written contracts ensuring POPIA compliance.

  • International Transfers: If data is transferred to a foreign country (e.g., for cloud storage or third-party services), we ensure the recipient is subject to adequate data protection laws or binding agreements, as required by Section 72 of POPIA.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.


8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest.

  • Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel.

  • Regular security reviews to prevent unauthorized access.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and the Information Regulator as soon as reasonably possible, as required by Section 22 of POPIA.


9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, we will delete your email address and name promptly, unless retention is legally required.


10. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing or where it impacts your rights.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of data no longer needed.

  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain cases.

To exercise these rights, contact our Information Officer at "As listed above".
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. We obtain your consent via a cookie banner before deploying non-essential cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a website notice.

13. Information Regulator

For complaints or inquiries about your data rights, contact the South African Information Regulator:


Contact Details for the Information Regulator

To contact the Information Regulator for general inquiries, complaints, or specific services, you can use the following details:

  • General Enquiries:

  • iSupport Helpdesk: The iSupport platform is the central helpdesk for queries related to POPIA or PAIA, assistance with compliance obligations, or other services provided by the Regulator.

  • Complaints: