Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28 August 2026

AKINF2P ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website akinf2p.online (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Website, community chat, and membership services. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and authentication details managed through Supabase.
• Profile Information: Any profile details you choose to provide, such as a profile picture or bio.
• Community Messages: Messages, reactions, and content you post in community chat rooms.
• Membership & Payment Information: When you subscribe to a membership, payment is processed through PayPal. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or raw payment credentials. PayPal provides us with your name and transaction confirmation.
• Technical Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Website, community chat, and membership services.
• Authenticate your account and manage access.
• Process membership payments and subscriptions.
• Communicate with you about your account, updates, and services.
• Improve the Website and user experience.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Supabase authentication with secure session management.
• Row-Level Security (RLS) policies on our database to restrict data access.
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS).
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we need to retain certain information for legal, security, or payment record purposes.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under POPIA and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at business.akinf2p@gmail.com.

6. Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyse Website usage. We may also allow Google AdSense and other advertising partners to place cookies and similar technologies on your device when you visit pages where advertising is displayed.

Google uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google’s use of cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices or adssettings.google.com, or by using the opt-out settings provided by your browser or device. Opting out does not mean that you will no longer see ads; it means that the ads shown to you will not be tailored to your interests using cookies.

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, Google requires consent for personalized advertising. We use a Google-certified consent management platform where required, and personalized ads may be limited until consent is given. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

For full details on our use of cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Supabase: Authentication and database infrastructure.
• PayPal: Payment processing for memberships.
• Cloudinary: Image hosting and delivery.
• Google: Google AdSense may use cookies for ad serving and reporting as described in Section 6.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

8. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at business.akinf2p@gmail.com and we will remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at business.akinf2p@gmail.com.