Last updated: 06/07/2026
From Garage to Growth (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through fromgaragetogrowth.co.za (“the Site”), how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
This policy is written to align with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). If you are visiting from outside South Africa, other data protection laws (such as the EU’s GDPR) may also apply to you, and we aim to meet those standards where relevant.
By using the Site or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
From Garage to Growth is an independently produced podcast hosted by O’Brien Phiri, operating from Cape Town, South Africa. For the purposes of POPIA, O’Brien Phiri is the “Responsible Party” for personal information collected through this Site.
Contact for privacy matters: info@fromgaragetogrowth.co.za
2. What Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you give us directly
- Newsletter signups: your name (if provided) and email address
- Contact forms: your name, email address, and the content of your message
- Comments or guest submissions: any information you voluntarily submit if you contact us about appearing on the show or collaborating
Information collected automatically
- Analytics data: pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and general location (country/city level), typically via tools such as Google Analytics
- Cookies: small data files stored on your device to help the Site function and to understand how visitors use it (see Section 6)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as health, biometric, or financial account data) through this Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you newsletter updates, new episode announcements, and related content you’ve signed up for
- Respond to enquiries, guest pitches, or sponsorship requests submitted through contact forms
- Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and design
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations where applicable
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under POPIA, we process your personal information on the following bases:
- Consent: when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form
- Legitimate interest: for basic Site analytics that help us understand and improve visitor experience
- Legal obligation: where required by South African law
You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 8).
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site and newsletter, including:
- Email/newsletter platform (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) — to manage subscriptions and send communications
- Website hosting provider (GoDaddy) — to host and serve the Site
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) — to understand Site traffic
These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
6. Cookies
The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors navigate the Site
- Support embedded content (such as YouTube video players or podcast players)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to and resolve your enquiry.
8. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal retention requirements
- Object to processing, including opting out of newsletter communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your information has been mishandled
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@fromgaragetogrowth.co.za.
Information Regulator (South Africa) Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/ Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (Twitter). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those platforms. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@fromgaragetogrowth.co.za Website: fromgaragetogrowth.co.za