Legal
Privacy Policy
Dumela Press — Last updated: July 7, 2026
1. Who We Are
Dumela Press ("we," "us," "our") is a food writing and storytelling site operated by Richard Williams. This policy explains what information we collect through this website and how it is used.
Contact: richard@dumelapress.com
2. Information We Collect
The only personal information we collect is what you submit through our contact form: your name, email address, subject, and message.
We do not use analytics, tracking cookies, or advertising scripts on this site, and we do not require an account to read anything published here.
3. How We Use Information
- Responding to your message or inquiry
- Following up about writing, collaboration, or brand storytelling opportunities you've raised
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
4. Data Storage & Security
This site is hosted on GitHub Pages. Contact form submissions are processed via EmailJS and delivered directly to our email inbox — we do not store submissions in a separate database.
5. Third-Party Services
This site uses EmailJS to process contact form submissions. EmailJS has its own privacy policy governing data it processes on our behalf.
6. Your Rights
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or request that we delete it, by contacting richard@dumelapress.com.
7. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.
9. Governing Jurisdiction
This policy is governed by the laws of California, USA.