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Terms of Service

Last updated: November 2025

Welcome to pieter.life – an online space created and managed by Pieter de Villiers.
By registering, logging in, or using this site, you agree to the following terms.
Please read them carefully before becoming part of the community.

1. Purpose of This Site

This site is a personal project and community space focused on:

Sharing my journey in rebuilding a purpose-driven life and business
Developing and testing new food and wellness products
Offering behind-the-scenes insights, education, and open discussions

The content and products shared here are for informational and community purposes only and are not presented as medical, financial, or professional advice.

2. Community Access

Membership gives you access to the activity feed, posts, polls, comments, and other member features.

Please interact respectfully — no hate speech, harassment, spam, or promotional links.
I reserve the right to moderate, remove, or block accounts that misuse the platform or disrespect other members.
You may cancel your membership at any time by deleting your profile or contacting me.

3. Your Content

When you post, comment, or upload anything on this site, you agree that:

You are the owner of that content or have permission to share it.
You give pieter.life a non-exclusive license to display your content within this site and related channels (for example, community updates or email summaries).
You remain responsible for what you post.

4. My Content

All original text, images, videos, and product concepts on this site are the property of Pieter de Villiers unless stated otherwise.

You’re welcome to share links to posts publicly, but please don’t copy or republish the material without permission.

5. Product Development and Feedback

Members may be invited to:

Test early-stage products
Join tasting or research panels
Vote in polls or provide feedback

Participation is voluntary.
Any samples or materials are provided “as-is,” and pieter.life cannot accept liability for individual reactions, allergies, or outcomes.

6. Emails and Notifications

By registering, you agree to receive emails or notifications about:

New posts, polls, and updates
Product development news
Community discussions

You can unsubscribe at any time through your profile settings or by contacting me directly.

7. Privacy

Your personal data (name, email, profile activity) is handled according to the Privacy Policy, which explains how information is collected and used.
Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties without consent.

Read our Privacy Policy ›

8. Disclaimer

All information, opinions, and product discussions on this site are shared in good faith but without any guarantees.
Use your own judgement when applying any advice or ideas.

9. Changes

I may update these Terms of Service occasionally.
When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change.
Continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact me through the contact us form

Privacy Policy

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.