Last updated: September 2026
Who we are The Dirty Candle Co is owned and operated by Sian McDowell, based in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at www.thedirtycandleco.co.za.
Information we collect This website does not include a contact form or comment functionality. We do not actively collect personal information through the site itself.
When you visit this website, basic anonymous usage data may be collected automatically through Google Analytics and Google Search Console — including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location data. This information is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally. It is used solely to understand how the site is performing.
This website uses cookies. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect how the site displays.
When you contact us directly If you reach out via email or WhatsApp using the contact details provided on this site, any personal information you share (such as your name or contact details) will be used only to respond to your enquiry. This information is not stored beyond that purpose, shared with third parties, or used for marketing without your consent.
Third party links This website links to our social media profiles. Once you leave this site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. We encourage you to read their privacy policies directly.
Your rights under POPIA In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act 4 of 2013), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we may hold about you. To exercise these rights, please get in touch:
📧 sian.mcdowell@gmail.com 💬 082 293 8891
Changes to this policy We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.ds a contact form or e-commerce in Phase 2, this policy will need to be updated to reflect that.