LegalDev (Pty) Ltd
Website: www.legaldev.co.za
1. Introduction
LegalDev (Pty) Ltd (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website www.legaldev.co.za (“the Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable laws in South Africa.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process personal information to deliver and improve our services. The types of personal information we collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, surname, contact details (phone number, email address), and other identifiers you provide.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
- Usage Information: Details on how you interact with our Website, including page views, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Direct Interactions: When you provide us with personal information by completing forms on our Website, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.
- Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Website, we automatically collect certain technical information using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
4. Purpose of Processing Personal Information
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Website.
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To send you promotional communications, where you have consented to receive them.
- To improve our Website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal information is based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have provided your explicit consent to the processing of your personal information.
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your rights.
- Legal Obligation: Where we are legally required to process your personal information.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or in the following situations:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our Website or providing our services, provided that they are bound by appropriate confidentiality agreements.
- In compliance with legal obligations, to enforce our terms of service, or to protect our rights.
7. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request details of personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@legaldev.co.za.
9. Retention of Personal Information
We will only retain your personal information for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect upon publication.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
LegalDev (Pty) Ltd
Email: support@legaldev.co.za
Website: www.legaldev.co.za