Privacy, POPIA and Cookie Policy  
Effective Date: 1 October 2025  

At kylelewisdirector.com, your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information across our website, including through analytics tools and digital advertising technologies, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).  

Information We Collect  

Information You Provide  

When you contact us directly, we may collect the following details:  
Full name, email address, company or brand (optional), reason for contact, project details, and any additional information you choose to provide in your message.  

Information Collected Automatically  

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical and behavioural data using cookies and analytics platforms such as Google Analytics 4.  
This may include your IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring and exit URLs, approximate geolocation data, and on-site interactions such as scrolls, clicks, and file downloads.  

How We Use Your Information  

We use your information to respond to enquiries, assess project opportunities, improve website performance and user experience, monitor analytics and traffic trends, maintain website security, and meet legal or regulatory requirements.  
We do not sell or share personal data for third-party marketing purposes.  

Use of Google Analytics, Google Signals, and Advertising Features  

We use Google Analytics 4, including Google Signals, User-ID, and Ads Personalisation, to better understand how visitors use our site and to improve the relevance of our content and advertising.  

Google Signals allows Google to collect aggregated, anonymised data from users signed into their Google accounts, such as cross-device behaviour, demographics, and interests. This helps us create more accurate audience insights and advertising performance reports.  

User-ID tracking helps us understand visitor journeys across sessions and devices where applicable. Ads Personalisation may be used to deliver relevant advertisements through Google Ads or remarketing campaigns.  

All information collected through these tools is pseudonymised and processed in accordance with Google’s Advertising Features Policy. You can opt out at any time by adjusting your Google Ad Settings or by disabling cookies in your browser.  

Sharing of Information  

We may share limited data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website and analytics systems. These partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements. Information may also be disclosed if required by law or as part of a business transfer or merger.  

Data Storage and Security  

All data is stored securely and handled according to industry-standard security practices. Access is restricted to authorised personnel only, and data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.  

Your Rights  

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, withdraw consent for processing, or object to certain types of processing.  
You may also disable cookies at any time in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.  
To exercise your rights, please contact us directly using the details provided below.  

Cookies and Tracking  

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, remember your preferences, improve performance, analyse visitor behaviour, and deliver relevant advertising.  
Types of cookies we use include essential cookies, performance cookies, functionality cookies, and advertising cookies.  
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.  

External Links  

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.  

Children’s Privacy  

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children.  

Updates to This Policy  

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.  

Contact Us  

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us directly.