Who we are
Effective Date: 15/07/2025
At Original Basics, your privacy matters.
Whether you’re browsing through our creative projects or exploring professional services like wealth management, we’re committed to respecting and protecting your personal information.
1. Who We Are
This website (https://originalbasics.co.za) is operated by Daniel Lotter, under the brand Original Basics — a platform that connects my ventures including MindLab Media, Redwood Wealth, and other passion projects.
2. What We Collect (And Why)
We only collect information necessary to give you a smooth, secure, and meaningful experience. That may include:
| Type of Data | What it includes | Why we collect it |
| Contact Info | Name, email, phone (if you submit a form) | So we can respond or follow up on queries and provide quotations. |
| Website Use | IP address, device info, pages visited | To improve performance & protect against spam. |
| Client Data (Redwood Wealth only) | No Financial details, documents, ID info are held on this website, all information is referred to Momentum consults approved website | To comply with FSCA, FIC, and financial regulations |
🔒 We don’t sell, rent, or trade your data. Ever.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your info to:
Comply with legal obligations (especially in financial services)
Reply to your messages or inquiries
Provide you with updates if you request them
Deliver services you’ve requested (like financial advice)
Keep the website secure and functioning
Comply with legal obligations (especially in financial services)
4. Cookies
We use cookies 🍪 (the digital kind) to:
- Track site performance (Google Analytics or similar)
- Save basic settings like language or location
- Help protect the site from bots and spam
You can disable cookies in your browser settings anytime.
5. Third-Party Tools We Use
We only use trusted tools that are GDPR/POPIA compliant. These may include:
- Google Analytics (site usage tracking)
- Contact Form Plugins (for inquiries)
- Mail delivery tools (if you opt into updates)
If you work with us through Redwood Wealth, additional tools may be used, always under regulated standards.
6. Your Rights
As a user, especially under POPIA (South Africa) and GDPR (EU), you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct or update your info
- Request deletion (within legal limits)
- Withdraw consent for communication
Just email us at info@originalbasics.co.za with any request.
7. Data Security
We take your privacy seriously. Your data is stored securely, and only accessed by authorized people — either myself or my team, under confidentiality agreements.
8. Financial Advisory Disclaimer
If you’re working with us through Redwood Wealth, all financial services are conducted under the license and compliance framework of Momentum Consult (FSP Number: To be confirmed). All client data is handled in line with FSCA, FIC, and other applicable regulations. All data is referred to the official Momentum consult approved website.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The updated version will always be available on this page. We encourage you to review it from time to time.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or anything else:
📧 Email: info@originalbasics.co.za
🌍 Website: https://originalbasics.co.za