1. Business Overview & Scope
Hein Wagner is an independent professional keynote speaker, corporate entertainer, author, and global adventurer based in the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa. This website (heinwagner.com) serves as the primary digital portal for presentation inquiries, corporate bookings, event information, media relations, and brand advocacy.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or submitting information via this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Legal Policies and Terms of Use. If you do not accept these terms in their entirety, you should discontinue use of the website immediately.
3. Privacy Policy & POPIA Compliance
Hein Wagner respects your constitutional right to privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in strict compliance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and global data privacy standards (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR where applicable).
3.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when submitting an event query or booking form. This includes:
- First name and surname
- Email address and telephone / WhatsApp contact numbers
- Organization, company, or event management affiliation
- Event details including proposed dates, venue locations, and presentation topics
3.2 Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal information is collected and processed exclusively for the purpose of:
- Responding directly to your booking inquiries, availability requests, and correspondence
- Preparing speaking contracts, riders, and travel logistics
- Complying with statutory accounting and tax obligations under South African law
We do not sell, rent, lease, or monetize your personal data to third parties under any circumstances. We do not engage in automated profiling or behavioral ad targeting.
3.3 Your Statutory Rights Under POPIA
Under Section 23 and 24 of POPIA, data subjects have the right to:
- Request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you
- Request access to the record or a description of your personal information
- Request the correction, destruction, or deletion of personal information that is inaccurate, irrelevant, excessive, or unlawfully obtained
- Lodge a complaint with the South African Information Regulator ([email protected])
4. Cookies & Tracking Policy
This website is built with privacy-first engineering principles. We minimize client-side scripts, avoid third-party behavioral trackers, and do not track users across websites. Essential functional cookies may be used strictly to maintain site security, prevent CSRF attacks on form submissions, and ensure smooth navigation.
5. Terms of Website Use
All materials published on this website, including biographical texts, speech descriptions, articles, photography, audio clips, and trademarks, are the intellectual property of Hein Wagner unless otherwise attributed. You may not copy, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, or license any portion of this website for commercial gain without explicit written consent.
6. Intellectual Property & Brand Usage
Conference organizers, event promoters, and accredited media are granted a limited, revocable license to utilize official promotional photographs and approved biography excerpts solely for the purpose of marketing confirmed events at which Hein Wagner is engaged to speak. Modified images, altered audio, or unauthorized endorsements are strictly prohibited.
7. Contact Information & Data Protection Officer
For any questions regarding these policies, requests to access or delete personal records, or legal inquiries, please contact:
Information Officer: Hein Wagner
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa