Last updated: 23 July 2026
1. About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Any Time Proofreading (“ATP”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal information through our website, https://anytimeproofreading.co.za, and related business communications.
Any Time Proofreading is operated by Delilah Nosworthy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
Contact Details
Any Time Proofreading
31 Alpine Crescent
Somerset West
Western Cape
7130
South Africa
Email: delilah@anytimeproofreading.co.za
Phone: +27 82 293 0971
Website: https://anytimeproofreading.co.za
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Company or organisation details
- Information relating to requested services
- Enquiry details and correspondence
- Documents submitted for quotations, proofreading, editing or related services
When you visit our website, we may also collect certain technical information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Visit dates and times
- Referring websites
- Cookie identifiers
- Consent preferences
This information helps us operate, improve and secure our website and services.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Provide quotations
- Deliver proofreading, copyediting, governance and related services
- Communicate with clients and prospective clients
- Manage client relationships
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Monitor website security
- Comply with legal, regulatory and tax obligations
- Establish, exercise or defend legal rights
- Conduct lawful marketing activities
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Website Analytics, Advertising and Optimisation
To improve the performance and effectiveness of our website, we use technologies and services that may collect technical and usage information, including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Google AdSense
- Microsoft Clarity
- WordPress
- Complianz
- Wordfence Security
These services may collect information relating to website usage, page interactions, device characteristics, browser information and website performance.
Further details regarding cookies and tracking technologies are available in our Cookie Policy:
Cookie Policy (ZA):
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Website functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Advertising and marketing
- Consent management
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner displayed when visiting our website.
For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.
6. Sharing Personal Information
We may share personal information where necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Email and technology service providers
- Analytics and advertising providers
- Security and fraud-prevention providers
- Professional advisers
- Regulatory or governmental authorities where legally required
We only disclose personal information where necessary and appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. International Processing
Some technology providers used by our website may process information outside South Africa.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that processing is conducted in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Information Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
These measures may include:
- Access controls
- Authentication and password protection
- Security monitoring
- Website security tools
- Protected hosting services
- Backup and recovery procedures
While reasonable precautions are taken, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the applicable legal or business requirements.
10. Your Rights
Subject to POPIA and applicable legislation, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request deletion of information where legally applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
Requests may be submitted to:
delilah@anytimeproofreading.co.za
11. Children’s Information
Our website and services are intended primarily for adults and organisations.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website for marketing purposes. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information without appropriate authority, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms and external resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies and terms of those websites separately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, legal obligations or business practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Last updated: 23 July 2026
14. Complaints
If you have concerns regarding the processing of your personal information, please contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve the matter.
You may also contact the Information Regulator:
Website: https://inforegulator.org.za
Email: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
Telephone: 010 023 5200 or 0800 017 160
