Last updated: 07/06/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website https://www.pranicenergyhealing.africa (the “Site”), in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and applicable policies from Google and other platforms we integrate.
1. Controller of Personal Data
The data controller for this website is:
Valentina Nutt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 83 641 9564
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Name and email address (via contact form or newsletter sign-up)
- IP address and browser/device information
- Anonymous usage data through cookies and analytics
- Event-related data (when registering or attending online events via calendar)
- Information provided via direct email communication
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information or store phone numbers, unless directly provided by the user through communication.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
Your data is collected through:
- Contact forms (emails sent directly, not stored on the website)
- Newsletter subscription forms powered by Brevo
- Google Analytics cookies (with anonymized IPs)
- Cloudflare Turnstile (used to prevent spam bots)
- Embedded ICS Calendar for event participation
- CookieScript (for managing cookie consent preferences)
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to messages via the contact form | Legitimate interest |
| Sending newsletters and informational content | Consent (via double opt-in on Brevo) |
| Generating anonymous statistics | Legitimate interest |
| Securing the website (Cloudflare Turnstile) | Legitimate interest |
| Displaying events via ICS Calendar | Legitimate interest |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation (if applicable) |
5. How We Store and Retain Your Data
- Data submitted via contact forms is sent directly to our internal email inbox and is not stored on the website/server.
- Newsletter data is stored and managed through Brevo, which provides its own data protection and retention policy.
- We retain user data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as long as the user remains subscribed.
6. International Data Transfers
The Site is hosted on a private VPS located in Germany (provider: Contabo.com).
Some data may be processed by third-party providers located in other countries (e.g. Brevo, Google, Cloudflare), all of which are committed to adequate levels of data protection under GDPR or equivalent frameworks.
7. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share it with the following processors under strict privacy terms:
- Brevo (newsletter and email delivery)
- Google (Analytics, Fonts)
- Cloudflare (security and performance)
- CookieScript (cookie consent banner)
- Calendar services (ICS-based event registration)
All third-party services are selected carefully and comply with GDPR or equivalent standards.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is accessible to all audiences and does not contain content inappropriate for minors. However, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18 without parental consent, in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Security Measures
We use Cloudflare Turnstile as a CAPTCHA replacement to block automated bots while respecting privacy.
Other security and anti-spam measures are in place at server level to ensure data integrity and protection.
11. Cookies
For detailed information about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +27 83 641 9564