Who We Are

Via Dei Bodywork is a holistic wellness practice operated as a sole proprietorship by Ansie Nitegeka (Email: ansie.nitegeka@gmail.com).

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide you with a safe and effective wellness service. This may include:

• Contact information — your name, email address, phone number and WhatsApp number, provided when you make a booking.
• Health information — details of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, medications or sensitivities that you voluntarily share with us before or during a session. This is collected solely to ensure your safety and tailor your treatment.
• Session notes — brief notes made by the practitioner to support continuity of care across sessions.
• Communication records — messages exchanged via email or WhatsApp for the purpose of booking and administration.

We do not collect any information through this website beyond what you choose to share by contacting us directly.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only for the following purposes:

• To confirm and manage your bookings and appointments.
• To provide safe, appropriate and tailored bodywork sessions.
• To communicate with you regarding your appointments.
• To maintain session records for continuity of care.
• To comply with any legal obligations that may apply.

We will never use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we will never sell your information to any third party.

Health Information & Sensitive Data

Health information is considered sensitive personal information and is treated with the highest level of care and confidentiality.

You are not obligated to share health information, but withholding relevant details may limit our ability to provide you with a safe and appropriate service.

Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal requirement: Where we are required to disclose information by law or a valid legal process.
• Your consent: Where you have given us explicit permission to share specific information.
• Emergency situations: Where disclosure is necessary to protect your vital interests or the safety of another person.

Via Dei Bodywork does not use third-party marketing platforms, advertising networks or data brokers.

How We Store Your Information

Your information is stored securely by Ansie Nitegeka. Communication records are held within standard email and WhatsApp applications on password-protected devices. Session notes are kept in a secure format accessible only to the practitioner.

We retain your information only for as long as is necessary to provide our services and meet any applicable legal requirements. You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 8).

This Website

The Via Dei Bodywork website (viadeibodywork.site) does not use cookies, tracking pixels or analytics tools that collect your personal data. No personal information is collected through the website itself unless you choose to contact us directly via the email or WhatsApp links provided.

The website is hosted on Systeme.io. Please refer to Systeme.io's own privacy policy for information about their platform-level data practices.

Your Rights

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and applicable South African law, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal retention obligations.
• Objection — object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Complaint — lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Ansie Nitegeka directly using the details below.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Changes to This Policy

Via Dei Bodywork may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.