PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 5 June 2025

1. INFORMATION OFFICER CONTACT DETAILS
The designated Information Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
Email: werner@vdheeverlaw.co.za
Tel: 071 484 2120

2. LAWFUL PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Skukuza Law Chambers processes personal information lawfully, based on consent, legal duty, contract, or legitimate interest.

3. INFORMATION COLLECTED
Name, contact details, company data, and necessary identifiers are collected for specific lawful purposes.

4. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION
To deliver legal services, respond to queries, maintain relationships, perform diagnostics, and meet legal duties.

5. COOKIES
Cookies improve functionality and analytics. By using our site, you consent. Browser settings allow disabling.

6. LOG DATA
We may collect IP address, browser info, pages accessed, and timestamps to improve security and performance.

7. INFORMATION QUALITY
We ensure data is accurate and complete. You may request updates or corrections.

8. RETENTION OF DATA
Data is retained only as long as necessary and then destroyed or anonymised.

9. FURTHER PROCESSING
Processing will remain consistent unless required by law or with your additional consent.

10. NOTIFICATION OF COLLECTION
You will be informed of who we are, why we collect data, your rights, and any recipients.

11. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
You have the right to access, correct, object, and complain about processing of your information.

12. THIRD-PARTY OPERATORS
Third parties processing on our behalf are bound by strict POPIA-compliant agreements.

13. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Transfers occur only with adequate protection, consent, or required safeguards.

14. SECURITY SAFEGUARDS
Physical, digital, and procedural safeguards are used to prevent loss or unauthorised access.

15. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
We do not intentionally collect data from minors. Any such data is deleted upon detection.

16. DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES
Disclosure occurs only when legally required, with consent, or for legal protection.

17. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
We are not liable for external site privacy practices.

18. BREACH NOTIFICATION
We will notify you and the Regulator of any qualifying data breach under Section 22 of POPIA.

19. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY
This policy may be amended. The latest version will always be published on our website.