Terms and Conditions
Privacy and Safety
Summary
SAII Legal Consulting is committed to safeguarding your personal information as per Protection of Personal Information Act 4, of 2013 (POPIA) and the principles of the GDPR. We collect minimal data (e.g., name, email, phone) with your consent to provide legal services, ensure compliance, and enhance user experience. Our robust security measures protect your data, and you have rights to access, rectify, or erase it.
Personal Information
1.1 Definition: Personal Information is defined per the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and Personal Data per Article 4(1) of GDPR (EU) 2016/679. We adhere to principles for electronic data collection, ensuring quality, accuracy, and confidentiality.
1.2 Purpose and Security: We balance our legitimate business interests with your privacy expectations, taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your Personal Information. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed due to internet limitations.
1.3 Data Collected: When using our website or services (including via lead generation), we may collect:
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First Name
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Surname
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Email
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Phone Number
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Company/Business Name
1.4 Consent: By agreeing to this policy, you consent to processing as per Section 69 of POPIA and Article 7 of GDPR. We will seek specific consent if required by law for additional processing.
1.5 Sensitive Information: We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., racial, ethnic, or religious information) without your explicit consent or legal permission.
1.6 Use of Information: Your Personal Information is used for:
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Providing and performing our legal services
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Marketing our services
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Responding to queries
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Building client relationships
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Analyzing user trends
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Creating market data profiles
1.6 Security Measures: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect against manipulation, loss, or unauthorized access to your data.
1.7 Security Limitations: While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security but will continuously improve measures in line with legal and technological advancements.
1.8 Data Storage and Transfer: Your data is stored directly or in a secure central database.
1.9 Retention: Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.
1.10 User Eligibility: We do not accept users under 18 or those lacking legal capacity to be bound by this policy.
1.11 Data Sharing: We do not sell, share, or rent your Personal Information to third parties or use your email for unsolicited mail. Emails relate only to service provision or marketing.
Your Rights
2.1 You have the right to:
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Access your Personal Information by emailing info@saiilegal.co.za
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Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
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Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”) if data is no longer needed or consent is withdrawn
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Restrict processing to essential services
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Lodge complaints with the relevant data protection authority
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Withdraw consent or object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Disclosure of Personal Information
3.1 We do not disclose your Personal Information to external parties unless legally required or with your consent.
Third-Party Links
4.1 Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media, payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Evaluate their security before sharing data.