Who We Are

KenPaul.co.za is the personal website of Ken Paul.

The website serves as the central home for the work, creative projects, and public platforms of Ken Paul, including design, writing, and biblical teaching.

The views, opinions, and published content on this website are expressed in a personal capacity and do not necessarily represent the views of any employer, client, organisation, church, ministry, or affiliated entity.

KenPaul.co.za provides written content, links to external platforms, optional newsletter subscription, and contact features.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Name and email address (newsletter subscription or contact forms)
• Information you submit through the Contact or Share a Story forms
• Technical information, including IP address, browser type, and security logs, used for website security and spam prevention

We do not collect personal information unnecessarily, nor do we sell or trade personal information.

Comments

If comments are enabled and you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with Gravatar to display a profile image if you use that service. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy is available on its website.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this information.

Cookies

KenPaul.co.za uses cookies for basic site functionality, security, and user convenience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Enable login sessions (if applicable)

• Support spam protection and security features

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though some site functionality may be affected.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (such as videos or images) from third-party websites.

Embedded content behaves in the same way as content on the external website. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content in accordance with their own privacy policies.

External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms operated independently of KenPaul.co.za. Once you leave this website, your interaction with those services is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of use.

Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to the newsletter:

• Your email address is used only to notify you when new content is published

• You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email

• Your information is not shared or sold

Data Sharing

We share limited technical data with security and infrastructure services strictly for website protection and functionality, including:

• SolidWP (Solid Security Basic) for site security and spam prevention

We only share information where necessary to provide or protect the services offered on this website.
We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe

• Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary for communication

• Comments and their metadata may be retained to manage discussion and prevent spam

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis for processing

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Data Storage & Transfers

Data is stored within South Africa where possible.
If data is processed or stored outside South Africa, appropriate safeguards are applied in line with POPIA requirements.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent where required by applicable law.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact:

Email: hello@kenpaul.co.za
Alternatively, you may contact us using the Contact or Share a Story form on this website.