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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.