Last updated 8 February 2026
Last updated: [08 February 2026)
This page explains how personal information gets collected, used, and protected when you use www.theazanianinvestor.com.
Website owner
www.theazanianinvestor.com operates as an independent personal finance education website based in South Africa.
Website address
https://www.theazanianinvestor.com
Information collected
When you visit or use this website, the following information is collected.
- Website usage data, such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, device type, and browser
- Information submitted through contact or newsletter forms, such as name and email address
- Email address when you subscribe to a newsletter
- Technical data collected through cookies and analytics tools
This website does not collect ID numbers, banking details, card details, or login credentials.
Information usage
Collected information gets used to:
- Improve articles, calculators, and educational tools
- Understand visitor behaviour and site usage
- Send newsletters or updates when you subscribe
- Respond to questions or messages
- Measure traffic and website performance
Personal data never gets sold, rented, or shared for resale or advertising databases.
Cookies and analytics
This website uses cookies and analytics services through (but not limited to) Google Site Kit, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
Cookies help measure traffic, understand user behaviour, and improve website performance.
You can disable cookies through browser settings at any time.
Email subscriptions
Email subscriptions get managed through an email marketing platform.
When you subscribe:
- You receive investing and personal finance content only
- You unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email
- Your personal data stays private and secure
The platform we use processes email data according to its own privacy standards and security practices.
Embedded content
Pages on this website include embedded content such as videos, charts, or widgets from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These third parties may be collecting data about you, they are/may also use cookies, and track interactions according to their own privacy policies. The Azanian Investor is not responsible for how they collect, process, and treat your data.
Third-party links and outbound links
This website contains links to external websites, platforms, and tools.
When you click a link and leave www.theazanianinvestor.com, the external website collects and processes data according to its own privacy policy. This website has no control over how third parties collect or use personal information.
Affiliate links
Some pages include affiliate links to various financial platforms.
When you click an affiliate link and sign up, a commission gets earned at no extra cost to you. Affiliate tracking relies on cookies set by the third-party provider.
Data security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures protect stored personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Online systems never offer absolute security, but strong care protects stored data.
Your rights under South African law
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Access personal data held about you
- Request correction or deletion of personal data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to direct marketing communication
Requests get handled by contacting the website owner via email: sphiwe@theazanianinvestor.com
Policy updates
Updates to this privacy policy appear on this page when changes occur.
The most recent version always applies.
Contact details
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Email: sphiwe@theazanianinvestor.com