This Privacy Policy explains how Van Vuuren and Co Attorneys Incorporated (“the firm”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal information, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
1. Information officer
The firm’s Information Officer is Deon van Vuuren, contactable at info@vanvuureninc.co.za.
2. Information we collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including:
- Identifying information (name, identity or registration number, contact details);
- Information necessary to assess and conduct a matter or mandate;
- FICA verification information required of an accountable institution; and
- Correspondence and documents you submit to us.
3. Why we process it
- To assess enquiries and determine whether the firm can act;
- To perform a mandate and provide legal services;
- To comply with FICA, the Legal Practice Act and other legal obligations; and
- To administer the firm’s relationship with you.
4. Disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We may share it with third parties only where necessary to perform a mandate or to comply with a legal obligation, subject to appropriate safeguards.
5. Retention and security
We retain personal information for the period required by law and the firm’s professional obligations, and apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect it.
6. Your rights
Subject to POPIA, you may request access to, correction or deletion of your personal information, and may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) at inforegulator.org.za.