Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 February 2026. This policy explains what personal information Local Entrepreneurs SA collects through pirutei.site, why, and the choices and rights available to you.
1. Who we are
Local Entrepreneurs SA ("we", "us", "our") operates the website pirutei.site. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we act as the controller of personal information collected through this site.
2. What information we collect
We collect the minimum information needed to respond to your enquiry or operate the site:
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contact details | Name, email address, phone number if you choose to provide one | Submitted directly by you via a form |
| Enquiry content | The business stage, topic and message you describe | Submitted directly by you via a form |
| Cookie preference | Whether you accepted or rejected the cookie notice | Stored automatically in your browser's local storage |
| Basic technical data | Browser type and approximate page views, where our hosting provider logs this by default | Collected automatically by server logs |
We do not knowingly collect financial account details, government identification numbers, or other sensitive categories of personal information through this site, and we ask that you avoid including such details in any message you send us.
3. How we use information
- To respond to questions submitted through the contact or enquiry forms
- To understand, in aggregate, which pages are useful so we can improve the guides on this site
- To remember your cookie preference so the banner does not reappear on every visit
- To meet legal or regulatory obligations where applicable
We do not sell personal information, and we do not use the information you submit for advertising or profiling.
4. Legal basis for processing
Where GDPR applies, we rely on: your consent (for optional cookies and for submitting a form), our legitimate interest in operating and improving a free information resource, and, where relevant, compliance with a legal obligation. Where POPIA applies, we process personal information with your consent and for the legitimate purpose of responding to your enquiry.
5. Cookies & local storage
This site uses your browser's local storage only to remember your cookie banner choice (accepted or rejected) so the notice is not shown again. We do not use third-party tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies. You can clear this stored choice at any time by clearing your browser's site data, or by using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer to reopen the notice.
6. Sharing & disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share limited information with:
- Service providers who host this website or handle our email, under obligations to protect your information
- Authorities where we are required to do so by law
We do not transfer your enquiry details to any government department, bank or funder on your behalf without your explicit request.
7. Data retention
We keep enquiry messages and associated contact details for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to you and for a limited period afterward for record-keeping, typically no longer than 24 months, after which they are deleted or anonymised.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International transfers
If information is processed or stored outside South Africa (for example, by an email or hosting provider), we take steps to ensure it continues to receive an appropriate level of protection, consistent with POPIA and, where applicable, GDPR requirements for cross-border transfers.
10. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to: access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion; object to or restrict certain processing; request a copy of your information in a portable format; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, such as South Africa's Information Regulator.
11. Children's privacy
This site is intended for adults operating or considering starting a business and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
13. How to contact us
For any question about this policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at hello@pirutei.site or write to us at 142 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. See the contact page for a form.