Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
FP & Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.
2. Definition of Personal Information
In accordance with POPIA, “personal information” refers to information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Name, surname, and title
- Contact details (e.g., email address, telephone number)
- Identity number or passport number
- Physical address
- Employment history
- Financial information
- Demographic information
- Any other information that may be used to identify you
3. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from you when you:
- Engage our services
- Contact us with inquiries or requests
- Subscribe to our newsletters or other communications
- Visit our website and fill out forms or interact with our online services
We may also collect information indirectly from publicly available sources or through third parties, provided it is lawful to do so.
4. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services to you
- To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries
- To process transactions and send related information
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To improve our services and website through analysis of information
- To send you marketing and promotional communications, where you have consented to receive such information
5. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
- Regulatory or governmental authorities when required by law
- Other parties with your consent or as directed by you
6. Protection of Personal Information
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration of your information.
7. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
8. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
9. Cross-Border Transfers
We may transfer your personal information to third parties in other countries. If we do so, we will ensure that the recipient is subject to laws, binding corporate rules, or agreements that provide an adequate level of protection for your information, as required by POPIA.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at: