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Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 15, 2026. This policy explains what information Kinwyse collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.

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1. Who We Are

Kinwyse is operated by Subtle Consulting (Pty) Ltd. We provide tools that help families preserve genealogy, oral memory, and heritage records.

2. Information We Collect

To run Kinwyse, we collect information such as:

  • Account details like your email address, profile name, and sign-in data.
  • Family data you create, such as people, relationships, stories, and source records.
  • Files and metadata for images, documents, and other family memory material you upload.
  • Technical and security logs used to protect accounts and keep the service reliable.

3. How We Use Information

  • Provide account access and core family-history features.
  • Save, organize, and display your family records and uploaded content.
  • Improve service reliability, quality, and abuse prevention.
  • Respond to support requests and operational issues.

4. Sharing and Processors

We do not sell personal information. We share data only with service providers needed to run Kinwyse, such as hosting, authentication, storage, and security tooling.

If optional paid features are offered, payment processing is handled by external processors. Kinwyse does not store your full card details.

5. Security and Retention

We apply layered security controls to protect accounts and family records. No platform can promise absolute security, but we continuously monitor and improve protections.

We keep data for as long as needed to provide the service, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Retention periods may vary by data type and legal requirements.

6. Your Choices

You can review and update account information through your profile. For account-related requests, corrections, or support queries, contact us at kinwyse@subtleconsulting.co.za.

7. Children

Kinwyse is intended for users who can lawfully use online services in their region. If you believe a child has provided personal information inappropriately, contact us so we can review and respond.

8. Changes and Contact

We may update this policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected by revising the effective date.

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at kinwyse@subtleconsulting.co.za.