Privacy policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Megan Williams / Author collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit imeganwilliams.com, purchase products, subscribe to newsletters, or interact with us online.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable South African privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”). By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
This Website is owned and operated by: Megan Williams
Email: meganwilliamsauthor@gmail.com
Website: imeganwilliams.com
South Africa
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information: Name and surname; Email address; Phone number; Billing and delivery address; Payment-related information; Order details and purchase history; Newsletter subscription preferences; Messages or enquiries sent through the Website; Website usage data, cookies, IP address, browser type, and device information. We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.
4. How We Collect Information
We may collect personal information when you: Place an order; Create an account, if applicable; Subscribe to a newsletter; Complete a contact form; Enter a giveaway, promotion, or competition; Communicate with us by email or social media; Browse or interact with the Website.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to: Process and deliver orders; Confirm payments; Communicate with you about your purchase; Respond to enquiries; Send newsletters or marketing emails where you have consented; Manage giveaways, promotions, or competitions; Improve the Website and customer experience; Detect and prevent fraud or misuse; Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
6. Marketing Communications
You will only receive marketing emails from us if you have subscribed or otherwise consented to receive them. You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in an email or contacting us at meganwilliamsauthor@gmail.com.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Payment Information
Payments may be processed by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store your full card details on our website. Payment providers may collect and process payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.
8. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties where necessary, including: Payment processors; Courier and delivery partners; Website hosting providers; Email newsletter platforms; IT and security service providers; Professional advisers, where required; Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law. We only share information that is necessary for the relevant purpose.
9. International Transfers
Some service providers may store or process information outside South Africa. Where this happens, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
10. Cookies
This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, remember preferences, and support online store functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly without cookies.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Retention of Personal Information
We will keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, tax, and reporting requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymise it where reasonably possible.
13. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to: Access the personal information we hold about you; Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information; Request deletion of personal information, where legally permitted; Object to certain processing; Withdraw consent for marketing communications; Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at meganwilliamsauthor@gmail.com.
14. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 18 without the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
15. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this Website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.
17. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact: Megan Williams
Email: meganwilliamsauthor@gmail.com
Website: imeganwilliams.com
You may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.