Effective Date: 1 July 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Advisory SA ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable laws of South Africa.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other similar contact data.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.

Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.

Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information using the following methods:

Direct Interactions: You may provide personal information when you fill in forms, subscribe to our services, or communicate with us via email or phone.

Automated Technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. We collect this personal information by using cookies and other similar technologies.

Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive personal information about you from various third parties and public sources.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our website and services.

To manage your account and provide customer support.

To communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials.

To analyse and improve our website, products, services, and marketing efforts.

To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services or perform functions on our behalf.

Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information to governmental authorities or other third parties to comply with legal obligations.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Access your personal information.

Correct your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Object to the processing of your personal information.

Request the deletion of your personal information.

Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly without cookies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Advisory SA

West Tower, 2nd Floor, Nelson Mandela Square, Maude St, Johannesburg 2146

Eikestad Mall, Office 301, 3rd Floor, Stellenbosch, 7599

Email: advisory@advisory-sa.com

Phone: +27 11 881 5533 (Johannesburg) / +27 21 808 1689 (Cape Town)

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.