Privacy Policy — Beyoutiful by Bianca Leach

Beyoutiful by Bianca Leach (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information.

1.1 Information you provide directly:
-Your name and surname
-Email address
-Phone number
-Messages sent through our contact form
-Information submitted when joining our WhatsApp community
Testimonials you voluntarily provide (name, message, and photo)

1.2 Automatically collected information:
-When you browse our website, we may collect:
-Device information (browser type, device type)
-IP address
-Basic analytics data (e.g., page views, time on site)
-Cookies (see Section 7)
This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:
-Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
-Add you to the WhatsApp community if you request it
-Share testimonials on the website (only with your consent)
-Improve our website and services
-Communicate with you about services, updates, or events
-Maintain internal records and client communication history
We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information when necessary and with trusted third parties, such as:
-WhatsApp (when you join the community group)
-Email service providers (to respond to your enquiries)
-Website hosting and analytics tools (for site performance and security)
We do not share your information with marketers, advertisers, or unrelated third parties.

4. Testimonials and Photos

If you provide a testimonial, you agree that:
-Your name
-Your written message
-Your photo (if provided),
may be displayed publicly on the website.You may request removal or editing of your testimonial at any time.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:
-Access the personal information we hold about you
-Request correction of inaccurate information
-Request deletion of your information
-Withdraw consent at any time
-Object to the processing of your information
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
-Secure hosting
-Access control
-Encrypted communication where applicable
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:
-Improve functionality
-Analyse website traffic
-Enhance user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

8. WhatsApp Community Group

If you request to join the WhatsApp group:
-Your phone number becomes visible to other group members
-WhatsApp processes your information according to its own privacy policy
-You may leave the group at any time
We are not responsible for how other group members use your information.

9. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your POPIA rights, please contact:
Beyoutiful by Bianca Leach
Email: info@beyoutifulbybl.com
Phone: +27 64 530 6291