Effective Date: 18 October 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to DrikusBothaBooks.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our content — regardless of where in the world you are located.
By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
When you interact with our website (for example, when purchasing an ebook, signing up for updates, or contacting us), we may collect:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Billing information (handled securely by our payment processors)
- Country or region
- Any other information you choose to provide
B. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain information for analytics and site functionality, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, website performance, and to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process ebook purchases and deliver your digital products
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website and user experience
- Send updates about new books or content (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. How We Share Your Data
We may share information only when necessary, such as with:
- Payment processors (e.g. PayFast, PayPal, or others) to complete transactions
- Email service providers (e.g. MailerLite or similar) for newsletter delivery
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) for understanding site usage
- Legal authorities if required by law
All third-party services we use are expected to comply with international data protection laws.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill your orders
- Provide customer service
- Meet legal, accounting, or tax requirements
After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails
- Request a copy of your data
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@drikusbothabooks.com.
7. International Data Transfers
Because our website is accessible worldwide, your data may be transferred and processed in other countries where our servers or service providers operate.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information is protected wherever it is processed.
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, please note that no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and ebooks are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at https://drikusbothabooks.com/privacy-policy with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Drikus Botha
Email: privacy@drikusbothabooks.com
Website: https://drikusbothabooks.com
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