Privacy Policy — Raising Smart Kids SA
Last Updated: April 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Raising Smart Kids SA, accessible at www.rodnarubva.com.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect and handle your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
This Privacy Policy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international visitors.
Who We Are
Website: www.rodnarubva.com Business Name: Raising Smart Kids SA
Contact Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
What Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Email Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we collect your email address. We use this information to send you updates, new blog posts, parenting tips and other content related to Raising Smart Kids SA.
You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send you.
Comments: When you leave a comment on our blog posts, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, which may include your name and email address. Comments are visible to other visitors of the website.
2. Information Collected Automatically
Cookies: Like most websites, our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content and services.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Log Data: When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited and the time and date of your visit. This information is used for website security and performance monitoring purposes only.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter and blog updates (if you have subscribed)
- To respond to your comments and enquiries
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To comply with our legal obligations under POPIA and applicable South African law
- To protect the security and integrity of our website
We will never:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your email address with advertisers or marketing companies
- Use your information for purposes other than those stated in this policy
Legal Basis for Processing Your Information
Under POPIA (South Africa) and GDPR (international), we process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment, you voluntarily provide your information and consent to its use as described in this policy.
- Legitimate Interest: We may process certain technical data (such as log files) to maintain the security and performance of our website.
How We Protect Your Information
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Your email address is stored securely through our email marketing platform (WPForms) and is not accessible to unauthorised parties.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
WPForms: We use WPForms and Brevo to manage our subscription form and collect email addresses. Please review WPForms’ privacy policy at wpforms.com/privacy-policy for information on how they handle your data.
WordPress and Bluehost: Our website is hosted on Bluehost and built on WordPress. These platforms may collect certain technical data as part of their standard hosting and content management services.
Future Services: We may in the future connect additional services such as Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis) and Google AdSense (for advertising). Should we add these services, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly and you will be notified.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be added to our mailing list. We use this list to send you:
- New blog post notifications
- Parenting tips and resources
- Updates about Raising Smart Kids SA
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send
- Emailing us directly at [email protected] and requesting removal
We will process your unsubscribe request promptly and within a reasonable time period.
Comments Policy
When you leave a comment on our website, the comment and your name will be visible to other visitors. We reserve the right to moderate, edit or delete comments that are:
- Spam or promotional in nature
- Offensive, abusive or harmful
- In violation of any applicable laws
Your email address submitted with a comment will not be displayed publicly.
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a South African resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA):
- Right to access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Information Regulator of South Africa: Website: www.inforegulator.org.za Email: [email protected]
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Your Rights Under GDPR (International Visitors)
If you are visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to data portability and the right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
Raising Smart Kids SA is a parenting blog written for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove that information.
Links to Other Websites
Our blog posts may contain links to external websites. Please note that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] Website: www.rodnarubva.com Location: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
We will respond to your enquiry within a reasonable time period.
This Privacy Policy was written for Raising Smart Kids SA in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) No. 4 of 2013 (South Africa) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.