Privacy policy
How The Second Half Project collects, uses and protects your personal information, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Last updated: 6 October 2026
The Second Half Project is run by Berenice Bakkes, trading as The Second Half Project (sole proprietor). I am the responsible party and the Information Officer for your personal information.
When you apply: your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, your goals and challenges, what you've tried before, your current eating habits, and health information you choose to share, such as medical conditions, medication, supplements, allergies, recent bloodwork, your weight and height, and how you rate your health.
If you become a client: the information you share during the program, such as your progress, weight and measurements, meal photos, our video consultations, and our WhatsApp and email conversations, plus the details needed for your agreement, payment and the delivery of your starter hamper.
If you join my email list: your name and email address, and which emails you open or click.
When you visit this website: I don't use analytics or advertising cookies. The website host and the font service may receive basic technical information, such as your IP address and browser type, to show you the page.
Information about your health is special personal information under POPIA. I only collect and use it with your consent, and only for the purposes below.
I will never sell your information, and I won't use it for anything else without asking you first.
I don't share your information with anyone except the services I need to run the program, who process it on my behalf:
Some of these services store information outside South Africa. I use well-known providers that protect personal information to a standard similar to POPIA. By applying or signing up, you agree to this.
I will only share your information with anyone else if the law requires it, or with your permission. Your testimonial or results are only shared publicly with your written OK.
Your information is kept in password-protected accounts with two-step verification where available, on devices only I use. I only collect what I need, and I delete what I no longer need.
Under POPIA, you may at any time:
To do any of these, email info@secondhalfproject.co.za or WhatsApp me. I'll respond within a reasonable time.
If you're not happy with how I've handled your information, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator through its eServices portal at eservices.inforegulator.org.za. General enquiries: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za or 010 023 5200. Website: inforegulator.org.za.
The program and this website are meant for adults (18 and older). I don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
I may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date it was last updated.