Xerus Consulting

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024/06/26

Thank you for visiting Xerus Consulting (Pty) Ltd. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Contact Details:

2. Collection of Personal Information:

We collect and process personal information for legitimate business purposes, including client communication, service delivery, and compliance with legal obligations. This may include:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone number)
  • Payment information (when applicable)
  • Other information relevant to our services

We collect personal information directly from you or from third parties with your consent.

3. Use of Personal Information:

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • Communicating with clients and stakeholders
  • Providing and improving our services
  • Processing transactions and payments
  • Managing client relationships
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Disclosure of Personal Information:

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers and contractors who assist us in delivering our services
  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies as required by law

We ensure that any third parties with whom we share personal information maintain appropriate security measures to protect your information.

5. Security of Personal Information:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Access controls and restricted access to personal information
  • Regular security assessments and audits

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights:

Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information held by us.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information, please contact us using the details provided above.

7. Changes to This Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

8. Consent:

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the South African POPIA and outlines our commitment to protecting your privacy and personal information.