Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://self-employment-tax-planning-south-africa.insuranceandinvestmentnews.com (hereafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “the Company”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, usage, and disclosure of data in alignment with various global privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website (https://self-employment-tax-planning-south-africa.insuranceandinvestmentnews.com), applications, online services, and products offered by the Company. Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services accessible through links on our site, as they have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy is relevant when you engage in any of the following activities:

  • Using our applications and services as an authorized user.
  • Visiting our websites linked to this Privacy Policy statement.
  • Subscribing to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data, including:

  • Account Information: Details related to your account creation and management.
  • Payment Information: Data necessary for processing transactions, including payment history.
  • Financial Information: Details about your financial status and activities relevant to our services.
  • Purchase Information: Records of products or services you’ve purchased from us.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers assigned to mobile devices used to access our services.
  • Location Data: Information about your geographical location when using our apps or visiting our websites.
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users regarding our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: Data collected from social media platforms when you interact with our content or share it.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you show interest in or purchase from us.

We gather this data through various means, including direct user input, tracking technologies, and information provided by third parties.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that serve different functions:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure the basic functionality of our website, such as login sessions and page navigation.
  • Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings to personalize content.
  • Analytics: Tracking website usage statistics to improve our services.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is achieved, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

The Company has implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of data during transmission and storage.
  • Engaging secure third-party processors to handle sensitive data on our behalf.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to evolving privacy standards.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such data, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to your information and its rectification if inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (or the right to be forgotten) under specific circumstances.
  • Restriction on processing your data in certain cases.
  • Portability of data, allowing you to receive a copy of your information in a structured format.
  • Objection to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights or to file appeals/complaints regarding data handling, please contact our Privacy Team using the details provided below. We will respond to your requests as quickly as possible and in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

  • Email: contact@self-employment-tax-planning-south-africa.insuranceandinvestmentnews.com
  • Address: [Provide the Company’s physical address]

We value your trust in handling your personal information. This Privacy Policy was last updated on [Insert Date].