Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sakhile Dumisa ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my website or engage my services.

Information I Collect

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number (when you contact me or sign up)

Project Information

Business details
Requirements
Scope of work

Payment Information

Processed via PayFast/Dodo – I do not store credit card details

Technical Data

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited (via Vercel Analytics)

Communication Data

Email correspondence
Project messages
Feedback

How I Use Your Information

Providing freelance services and project delivery
Communicating about projects and updates
Processing payments
Sending invoices and receipts
Improving my website and services
Legal and compliance obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, my legal basis for processing your data is:

Contractual necessity: To deliver services you have requested
Consent: When you sign up or contact me
Legitimate interests: To improve services and communicate
Legal obligation: For tax and compliance purposes

Data Retention

Project data3 years after project completion (for support and tax purposes)

Communication2 years

Invoices7 years (as required by South African tax law)

Website analytics14 months (Vercel default)

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Rights

Access: Request a copy of your data

Correction: Correct inaccurate information

Deletion: Request data deletion (subject to legal requirements)

Restriction: Limit how your data is used

Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, contact me at dev@sakhiledumisa.com

Cookies & Tracking

Essential cookies: For functionality (authentication, forms)

Analytics cookies: Vercel Analytics (anonymous usage data)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

Security

HTTPS encryption (Cloudflare SSL)
Secure database connections
Limited access to personal data
Regular security updates

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Data Transfers

South Africa (where I am based)
United States (Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS)
Other countries where service providers operate

I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

Sakhile Dumisa

dev@sakhiledumisa.com

Legal Disclaimer

This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes. I am not a lawyer. This document is based on my business practices and should not be considered legal advice. If you have specific privacy concerns, please consult a qualified attorney.