Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
EFFECTIVE DATE: 7 JULY 2026 | LAST UPDATED: 27 JULY 2026
EFFECTIVE DATE: 7 JULY 2026
LAST UPDATED: 27 JULY 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Lisa Dreyer (“I”, “me” or “my”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit lisadreyer.co.za or get in touch with me. I take your privacy seriously and handle your information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how Lisa Dreyer (“I”, “me” or “my”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit lisadreyer.co.za or get in touch with me. I take your privacy seriously and handle your information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.
WHO I AM
WHO I AM
I am Lisa Dreyer, a freelance content creator and social media marketer based in Pretoria, South Africa. I provide content creation, social media management and storytelling services to individuals and brands. For the purposes of POPIA, I am the “responsible party” that determines how and why your personal information is processed. You can reach me at any time using the contact details at the end of this policy.
I am Lisa Dreyer, a freelance content creator and social media marketer based in Pretoria, South Africa. I provide content creation, social media management and storytelling services to individuals and brands. For the purposes of POPIA, I am the “responsible party” that determines how and why your personal information is processed. You can reach me at any time using the contact details at the end of this policy.
INFORMATION I COLLECT
INFORMATION I COLLECT
I only collect the information I need to respond to you and run my website effectively. This falls into the following categories:
CONTACT FORM DETAILS
When you complete a contact or enquiry form, I collect your name, email address and the content
of your message so that I can respond to you.
NEWSLETTER & EMAIL SIGN-UPS
If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter or updates, I collect your name and email address so I
can send you the content you asked for.
ANALYTICS & COOKIES
When you browse my website, certain technical information is collected automatically, such as
your device type, browser, approximate location, pages visited and how you arrived at the site.
This is gathered through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5).
I do not intentionally collect any special personal information (such as health, religious or financial details), and I never ask for more than I need.
I only collect the information I need to respond to you and run my website effectively. This falls into the following categories:
CONTACT FORM DETAILS
When you complete a contact or enquiry form, I collect your name, email address and the content
of your message so that I can respond to you.
NEWSLETTER & EMAIL SIGN-UPS
If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter or updates, I collect your name and email address so I
can send you the content you asked for.
ANALYTICS & COOKIES
When you browse my website, certain technical information is collected automatically, such as
your device type, browser, approximate location, pages visited and how you arrived at the site.
This is gathered through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5).
I do not intentionally collect any special personal information (such as health, religious or financial details), and I never ask for more than I need.
HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION
HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION
I use the personal information I collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiries, messages and project requests;
To provide, quote for and deliver my content and social media services;
To send you newsletters or updates, where you have subscribed;
To understand how my website is used and to improve its content and performance;
To keep proper business records and comply with my legal obligations.
I will only use your information for the purpose it was collected for, unless you agree otherwise or I am required to do so by law.
I use the personal information I collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiries, messages and project requests;
To provide, quote for and deliver my content and social media services;
To send you newsletters or updates, where you have subscribed;
To understand how my website is used and to improve its content and performance;
To keep proper business records and comply with my legal obligations.
I will only use your information for the purpose it was collected for, unless you agree otherwise or I am required to do so by law.
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Under POPIA, I process your personal information only where I have a lawful basis to do so. This includes your consent (for example, when you subscribe to my newsletter), the performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into one, my legitimate business interests, and compliance with the law. You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on it.
Under POPIA, I process your personal information only where I have a lawful basis to do so. This includes your consent (for example, when you subscribe to my newsletter), the performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into one, my legitimate business interests, and compliance with the law. You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on it.
COOKIES & ANALYTICS
COOKIES & ANALYTICS
My website uses cookies to help the site function and to understand how visitors use it. I use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated statistics about site traffic and behaviour. This helps me see which content is useful and how to improve the site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that turning off certain cookies may affect how parts of the website work. Analytics data is not used to personally identify you.
My website uses cookies to help the site function and to understand how visitors use it. I use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated statistics about site traffic and behaviour. This helps me see which content is useful and how to improve the site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that turning off certain cookies may affect how parts of the website work. Analytics data is not used to personally identify you.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
I do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. I may share it with trusted third-party service providers who help me run my business, for example, email and newsletter platforms, website hosting providers and analytics services. These providers only process your information on my instructions and are required to keep it secure.
Some of these providers may store data outside South Africa. Where this happens, I take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected by a comparable level of privacy protection, as required by POPIA. I may also disclose information where I am legally obliged to do so.
I do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. I may share it with trusted third-party service providers who help me run my business, for example, email and newsletter platforms, website hosting providers and analytics services. These providers only process your information on my instructions and are required to keep it secure.
Some of these providers may store data outside South Africa. Where this happens, I take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected by a comparable level of privacy protection, as required by POPIA. I may also disclose information where I am legally obliged to do so.
HOW I KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE
HOW I KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure. While no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, I continually review how I store and handle information to keep it safe. If a security breach affecting your personal information occurs, I will notify you and the Information Regulator as required by law.
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure. While no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, I continually review how I store and handle information to keep it safe. If a security breach affecting your personal information occurs, I will notify you and the Information Regulator as required by law.
HOW LONG I KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
HOW LONG I KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
I only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law. Enquiry and contact details are kept for as long as needed to respond and maintain our working relationship. Newsletter details are kept until you unsubscribe. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or de-identified.
I only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law. Enquiry and contact details are kept for as long as needed to respond and maintain our working relationship. Newsletter details are kept until you unsubscribe. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or de-identified.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA
POPIA gives you a number of rights over your personal information. You have the right to:
POPIA gives you a number of rights over your personal information. You have the right to:
Be informed that your information is being collected and used.
Correct or update information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
Object to the processing of your information.
Be informed that your information is being collected and used.
Correct or update information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
Object to the processing of your information.
Access the personal information I hold about you.
Request deletion of your information where appropriate.
Withdraw consent at any time, and unsubscribe from emails.
Access the personal information I hold about you.
Request deletion of your information where appropriate.
Withdraw consent at any time, and unsubscribe from emails.
To exercise any of these rights, simply contact me using the details below. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with how I have handled your information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
To exercise any of these rights, simply contact me using the details below. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with how I have handled your information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
My website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with their information, please contact me so I can remove it.
My website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with their information, please contact me so I can remove it.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or the law. The latest version will always be available on my website, with the “Last Updated” date shown at the top. I encourage you to review it periodically.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or the law. The latest version will always be available on my website, with the “Last Updated” date shown at the top. I encourage you to review it periodically.
CONTACT ME
CONTACT ME
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please get in touch. As the responsible party under POPIA, I handle all privacy requests personally.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please get in touch. As the responsible party under POPIA, I handle all privacy requests personally.
EMAIL: lisa@lisadreyer.co.za
EMAIL: lisa@lisadreyer.co.za