Privacy policy

Build Time Freedom
Last Updated: January 2026
Version 02

1. Introduction

Build Time Freedom (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.buildtimefreedom.com or interact with our services.


2. Company Information

Business Name: Build Time Freedom
Registered Address: Amanzimtoti, South Africa
Contact Email: info@buildtimefreedom.com
Information Officer: Mr. Kim Clayton

For any privacy-related requests, please contact us at info@buildtimefreedom.com.


3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., opt-ins)

  • Performance of a contract – when you purchase a product or service

  • Legal obligation – where required by tax or regulatory law

Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights do not override those interests


4. Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with our website or services, we may collect:

4.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Billing address

  • Business-related information (where provided)

4.2 Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Usage data via analytics tools

4.3 Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal.
We do not store full credit card details on our servers.
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5. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when:

  • You complete a form on our website

  • You subscribe to our email list

  • You purchase a product or service

  • You join webinars (e.g., via Zoom)

  • You voluntarily provide information through our community platforms (e.g., Facebook)

  • You interact with advertisements where you have consented to tracking


6. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Deliver products and services

  • Send requested content or marketing communications

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Process payments

  • Provide customer support

We do not sell your personal information.


7. Marketing Communications

If you opt into our email communications, you may receive content related to:

  • Online business

  • Marketing

  • eCommerce

  • Educational resources

  • Offers and promotions

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse website performance

  • Deliver relevant advertising

We may use analytics and advertising tools that collect anonymized data.

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. A separate Cookie Policy may provide additional details.


9. International Data Transfers

Business Name: Build Time Freedom
Registered Address: Amanzimtoti, South Africa
Contact Email: info@buildtimefreedom.com
Information Officer: Mr. Kim Clayton

For any privacy-related requests, please contact us at info@buildtimefreedom.com.


10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Restricted access to personal data

  • Password-protected systems

  • Secure third-party integrations

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.


11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Retention periods may include:

  • Email subscribers: until unsubscribed or after extended inactivity

  • Customer records: retained for accounting and legal compliance (typically 5 years where required)

  • Analytics data: retained according to platform settings

Where data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.


12. Data Subject Rights

Under POPIA and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact info@buildtimefreedom.com.


13. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities where required by law.


14. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If we become aware that personal information of a minor has been collected, we will take steps to delete such information.

15. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external sites.


16. Reviews and Testimonials

If you submit a review or testimonial, you consent to its use for marketing purposes unless you explicitly request otherwise.


17. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information where required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights.


18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of South Africa.


19. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.


20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@buildtimefreedom.com
Information Officer: Mr. Kim Clayton