Last updated: November 2025
Welcome to pieter.life — a personal website and online community managed by Pieter de Villiers.
Your privacy matters to me, and I’m committed to keeping your information safe and used only for the purposes you agree to.
This policy explains what personal data is collected, how it’s used, and your rights as a member or visitor.
1. Who We Are
Website: https://pieter.life
Owner: Pieter de Villiers
This website includes:
- A public blog
- A private community space (membership required)
- Product development updates, polls, and event invitations
2. What Information We Collect
When you interact with the site, we may collect the following information:
a. Information you provide directly
- Name, email address, and password when you register
- Profile details you choose to share (such as interests, comments, or posts)
- Messages you send through contact forms or community interactions
b. Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, and device information (for security and analytics)
- Pages you visit and actions you take within the site (for improving the user experience)
c. Cookies
The site uses cookies to remember your login and improve functionality.
You can clear or block cookies through your browser settings at any time.
3. How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used to:
- Create and manage your member profile
- Send updates, polls, or product-related notifications
- Improve the content and user experience
- Comply with legal and security requirements
I never sell your personal information to anyone.
4. Email Communication
When you register or subscribe, you may receive:
- Community updates
- Blog or video announcements
- Poll invitations and early product testing opportunities
You can unsubscribe or from these emails at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting me directly.
If you joined through MailerLite, your name and email are stored securely on their platform and used only for authorized email communication.
5. How Your Data Is Stored and Protected
All personal data is stored securely using WordPress, BuddyBoss, and MailerLite’s encrypted systems.
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
If a data breach ever occurs, affected members will be notified promptly.
6. Sharing of Information
Your data may be shared only with trusted service providers who help operate this website, including:
- Website hosting (Bluehost)
- Email delivery (MailerLite)
- Website analytics (Google Analytics or similar)
These services only process information necessary to provide their service and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Request a copy of the information held about you
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time
To exercise these rights, request it in the contact us form.
8. External Links
This website may include links to other sites (for example, YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook).
Once you click those links, you are subject to their own privacy policies — not this one.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults (18+).
Children under 18 may not register without parental consent.
10. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please send your question via the contact us form.