Effective Date: July 2025
Business Name: Shikara Kettle
Website: www.shikarakettle.com
Contact: info@shikarakettle.com

1. Introduction

Shikara Kettle is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

2. Information I Collect

When you visit www.shikarakettle.com or contact me through my contact form, I may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Business details (if provided in the message)

• Any other information you voluntarily submit

I also use Google Analytics to collect non-personal browsing data like pages visited and time spent on the site.

3. Use of Information

Your information is used to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide virtual assistant service details

• Improve the website and user experience

• Maintain website security and analytics

4. Sharing of Information

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• When required by law

• With trusted tools such as Google Analytics (non-personal data only)

5. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you may request to:

• Access or correct your personal information

• Request deletion of your data

• Opt out of communications

To do so, email info@shikarakettle.com.

6. Cookies

I use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

7. Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your data from unauthorised access or misuse.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page periodically for changes.