Last updated: November 2025
1. Introduction
Dr Baba Buntu (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect data when you visit drbababuntu.com, contact us, or use our services such as speaking engagements, facilitation bookings, or newsletter sign-ups.
2. Who We Are
Dr Baba Buntu is an independent transformation strategist, educator, and facilitator based in Johannesburg, South Africa, working internationally through the platform drbababuntu.com.
For privacy inquiries, please contact:
📧 info@drbababuntu.com
3. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
| Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact details | name, email, WhatsApp number, city/country | to respond to information or booking inquiries |
| Message content | any information you include in your message | to understand your inquiry and provide relevant responses |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, device info | to ensure website security and improve performance |
| Analytics | aggregated traffic statistics (via cookies / Google Analytics or similar) | to understand site usage patterns and improve content |
| Media embeds | YouTube, Podcasts, Social-media plugins | to display audiovisual content you choose to play |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive data unless you voluntarily provide it.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your information only for legitimate professional purposes:
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To respond to your messages or booking requests
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To manage event logistics and communication
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To maintain website functionality and security
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To perform statistical analysis and improve content relevance
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To comply with legal or contractual obligations
We do not sell or rent your data to any third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following:
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Consent – you provide explicit permission when submitting forms or accepting cookies.
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Contractual necessity – we process information to deliver requested services.
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Legitimate interest – we analyse traffic to maintain and improve our website.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. Contact messages are typically kept for up to 12 months, unless ongoing professional correspondence requires otherwise.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may use:
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Hosting provider (secure European servers)
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Analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4
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Embedded media (YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud)
These providers act as independent or joint controllers under their own privacy policies.
9. International Transfers
Because Dr Baba Buntu operates globally, your data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA. We ensure that adequate protection measures (such as SCCs) are applied when required.
10. Your Rights (under GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access a copy of your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@drbababuntu.com.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated date.