Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 August 2026.

Identity and Role of the Data Controller

Famewireko.com operates this non-commercial informational website focused on African entrepreneurs. We act as the data controller under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. Our registered address is 33 Cedar Ave, Lansdowne, Cape Town, 7780 and you may contact us at [email protected] or +27 67 000 4928 for any privacy matters.

Scope of This Notice

This privacy policy applies to all visitors to the site who are located in South Africa or elsewhere and who interact with our blog content about informational topics for African entrepreneurs. It covers data collected through the contact form on our Contacts page and any other interactions with the site.

Categories of Personal Data and Sources

We collect contact details such as name and email address submitted via the contact form. We may also receive technical data including IP address and browser type from your device when you visit. No customer reviews are collected. Data is obtained directly from you when you submit a form or browse the site.

Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases

We process contact data to respond to enquiries on the basis of legitimate interest in providing informational resources. Technical data supports site functionality under the same basis. Blog content does not require personal data processing beyond essential operation.

Requirement to Provide Data

Providing contact information through the form is voluntary. If you choose not to provide it you will simply not receive a response to your enquiry. No other consequences apply for browsing the informational content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The site uses essential cookies for basic operation. A site-wide cookie banner allows you to manage preferences. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for full details on these technologies.

Processors, Recipients and Legal Disclosures

We engage service providers such as hosting companies and email services to operate the site. These processors are bound by contracts to protect your data. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

International Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside South Africa. In such cases we rely on appropriate safeguards including contractual clauses that ensure protection equivalent to POPIA standards.

Retention Periods

Contact data is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain records. Technical logs are kept for a limited time to ensure site security before automatic deletion.

Security and Data Minimisation

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access. We collect only the minimum information needed for the stated purposes and avoid unnecessary storage.

Data Subject Rights

Under POPIA you have the right to access, correct, delete or object to the processing of your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected] with a clear description of your request.

Withdrawal of Consent and Objection to Marketing

Where processing is based on consent you may withdraw it at any time by notifying us. The site does not engage in direct marketing or profiling activities.

Right to Complain

If you are not satisfied with our response you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at their official contact details available on their website.

Children and Age Restrictions

The site content is intended for adults interested in African entrepreneurship. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on individuals.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or practice. The effective date will always appear at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.