Belinda de Villiers (“the Practice”, “I”, “me”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information collected through this website is processed.

1. Personal Information Collected

The following personal information may be collected via the contact form on this website:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Nature of the enquiry (psycho‑legal/forensic evaluation, therapy, or supervision)
  • Any information voluntarily provided in the message field

2. Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected solely for the purpose of:

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Assessing the nature of the requested service
  • Communicating regarding professional services

Use of this website does not initiate a therapeutic, supervisory, or professional relationship.

3. Sensitive Information

Users are requested not to submit sensitive personal, legal, or mental health information via the website contact form. The form is intended for initial enquiries only.

4. Storage and Security

Personal information submitted via this website is:

  • Transmitted via secure email
  • Accessible only to the practice
  • Not shared with third parties without consent, unless required by law

Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are in place to protect personal information.

5. Third‑Party Services

This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA may collect information such as IP address and browser data for security purposes. This information is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

6. Cookies

This website may use limited cookies necessary for functionality, including those related to embedded services such as maps. No unnecessary tracking or profiling cookies are intentionally used.

7. Data Subject Rights

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be directed using the contact details below.

8. Information Officer

The Information Officer for this website is:

Belinda de Villiers
Educational Psychologist (HPCSA)
Email: admin@belindadevilliers.co.za

9. Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website.