Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08 May 2026

1. Introduction

Martuor Dysiphon ("we", "our", "us", or "the Studio") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We are based in South Africa and operate in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide to us

When you contact us through our website, we may collect:

Your name and email address
Your phone number (if provided)
Information about your project or inquiry
Any other information you choose to share with us

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

Your IP address and browser type
Pages you visit and time spent on our site
Device information and operating system
Referring website or source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries - We use your contact information to answer questions about our services
To provide and improve our services - We analyze usage patterns to make our website better
To communicate with you - We may send updates about your project or respond to support requests
To maintain security - We monitor for suspicious activity or potential threats
To comply with legal obligations - We may need to retain information for legal or regulatory reasons

4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)

Under South Africa's POPIA, we process your personal information based on one or more of the following grounds:

Consent - You have given us explicit consent to process your information
Contractual necessity - Processing is necessary for a contract with you (e.g., providing services)
Legal obligation - We are required to process information by law
Legitimate interests - Processing serves our legitimate business interests without overriding your rights

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers - We use Formspree to process contact form submissions. They handle your data according to their privacy policy
Legal requirements - If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose information to authorities
Business transfers - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure storage practices for any retained data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Contact form submissions: Up to 12 months, unless we establish a working relationship
Client project data: Duration of the engagement plus 24 months for legal and business records
Website analytics data: Anonymized after 26 months

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a South African resident or data subject, you have the following rights:

Right to access - You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to rectification - You can correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your information in certain circumstances
Right to object - You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent - You can withdraw previously given consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint - You can complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use:

Essential cookies - Required for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies - To understand how visitors use our site (anonymized)
Preference cookies - To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., client sites, GitHub, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

While we are based in South Africa, some of our service providers (like Formspree) may operate in other countries. When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

katlegomorwamohube@protonmail.com
South Africa