Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 31 May 2026
This policy explains how Lameez Benjamin (“I”, “me”, “my”) handles your information when you visit lameezbenjamin.com (the “site”) or get in touch about a session or training. It is written to align with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and, for visitors in the UK and EU, the UK GDPR / EU GDPR.
Who is responsible for your information
The person responsible for your personal information (the “responsible party” under POPIA, or “data controller” under GDPR) and the designated Information Officer is:
- Lameez Benjamin
- Email: info@lameezbenjamin.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +27 76 897 4975
- Based in the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa
What information I collect
This is a simple brochure website. It does not have user accounts, and it does not run a contact form that stores your details on a server.
Information you choose to send me
When you use the “Book a session” flow, the site prepares a short message and opens your own WhatsApp or email app so you can send it to me. At that point I receive whatever you choose to send — typically your name, your contact handle (phone number or email address), and what you’d like help with. I only ever see what you decide to send.
Information collected automatically
- Server logs: like most websites, the hosting provider may record standard technical information (such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you view) to keep the site secure and running. This is not used to identify you personally.
- Fonts: the site loads typefaces from Google Fonts. To deliver the fonts, Google may receive your IP address. See “Third parties” below.
Cookies and similar technologies
This site uses very few cookies. It does not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| lb-cookie-consent | Strictly necessary (stored in your browser’s local storage) | Remembers your choice on the cookie banner so it doesn’t reappear | Until you clear your browser storage |
| Analytics (optional) | Analytics — only if you accept | If privacy-friendly analytics are added in future, they would only run after you select “Accept all”. They are not active by default. | Set at the time, if enabled |
When you first visit, a banner lets you choose “Accept all” or “Essential only”. You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie settings link in the footer. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though essential functionality should still work.
Third parties
I keep third-party services to a minimum. The site relies on:
- Web hosting — to serve the site and keep it secure.
- Google Fonts (Google LLC) — to display typefaces. Google’s handling of data is governed by its Privacy Policy.
- WhatsApp (Meta) and your email provider — used only if you choose to contact me through them. Your message is governed by those providers’ own privacy terms.
I do not sell your personal information, and I do not share it with advertisers or data brokers.
How I use your information and my legal basis
- To respond to your enquiry and arrange sessions — basis: taking steps at your request before entering an agreement, and my legitimate interest in running my practice.
- To keep the site secure and working — basis: legitimate interest.
- For any future optional analytics — basis: your consent.
How long I keep it
I keep enquiry messages and any session-related correspondence only for as long as needed to support you and to meet legal or professional record-keeping obligations, after which they are deleted. Any clinical session notes I keep are held confidentially and separately from this website.
Your rights
You have the right to ask me to:
- confirm what personal information I hold about you and request a copy;
- correct or update information that is inaccurate;
- delete your information, where there is no overriding legal reason to keep it;
- object to, or ask me to restrict, certain processing; and
- withdraw consent at any time (for example, for optional analytics).
To exercise any of these, email info@lameezbenjamin.com. I’ll respond within a reasonable period, and within the timeframes required by law.
If you’re in South Africa and are unhappy with how I’ve handled your information, you may contact the Information Regulator (South Africa). If you’re in the UK or EU, you may contact your local data protection authority (for example, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office).
Children
This site and my one-on-one practice are intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through the site. If you believe a child has sent me information, please contact me so I can remove it.
A note on the nature of the work
EFT Tapping, Qigong and TRE® are complementary, body-based wellbeing practices. They are not a diagnosis, and they are not a substitute for medical, psychiatric or psychological care. If you are in crisis or under professional treatment, please continue your other supports.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above will always show the current version.
Contact
Questions about your privacy? Email info@lameezbenjamin.com or call +27 76 897 4975.