Last updated: 19 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit russelfish.co.za (“the Website”).

1. Who I am

This Website is operated as a personal brand by the site owner (“I”, “me”, “my”).
The business is not yet formally registered.

2. Information I collect

I only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, primarily via the contact form.

This may include:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Subject line
  • Message content
  • Technical data such as IP address and browser type (automatically collected)

3. How your information is used

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries or messages you send
  • Provide requested information or services
  • Send follow-up or marketing communications
  • Improve the Website and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Email communication & implied consent

By contacting me via the Website, you imply consent to receive responses and reasonable follow-up communication, including marketing-related emails where relevant.

You may opt out of marketing communication at any time by requesting removal.

5. Cookies, analytics & tracking

The Website may use:

  • Cookies
  • Google Analytics
  • Social media pixels (e.g. Meta/Facebook)
  • Email marketing tools

These tools help understand visitor behaviour and improve content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Sharing of information

Your personal information is not sold.

It may be shared only with:

  • Service providers required to operate the Website (hosting, analytics, email platforms)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

7. Data security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your information. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. International visitors

As the Website is accessible internationally, your data may be processed outside your country of residence. Reasonable safeguards are applied in line with applicable data protection laws, including POPIA and GDPR principles where relevant.

9. Children’s information

This Website is suitable for all ages, but personal information is not knowingly collected from children without parental consent.

10. Your rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update your data
  • Have your data deleted (where legally permissible)

Requests can be made via the contact form.

11. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me via the Website contact form.