Last Updated: 01-11-2023
1. Introduction:
Welcome to Elsa Kruger Attorneys. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
2. Definitions:
"Personal Information" refers to information that identifies or relates to an identifiable individual.
"Processing" means any operation or activity performed on personal information, including but not limited to collection, storage, use, and disclosure.
3. Information Collection:
We may collect personal information from you directly or indirectly through our website, communication channels, or other interactions. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
Identification information
Demographic information
Usage data
4. Purpose of Processing:
We collect and process personal information for specific and legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:
Providing and personalizing our services
Communicating with you
Improving our website and services
Complying with legal obligations
5. Consent:
By using our services and providing your personal information, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
6. Information Security:
We employ reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
7. Third-Party Disclosures:
We may share your personal information with third parties only when necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We ensure that these third parties are also committed to protecting your privacy.
8. Data Subject Rights:
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights or for any inquiries regarding your information, please contact us at litigation@elsakruger.co.za.
9. Data Transfers:
If we transfer personal information outside the borders of South Africa, we will ensure that the recipient is subject to laws that provide the same level of protection as POPIA.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Please check this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at litigation@elsakruger.co.za.
