This Privacy Policy explains how BBBEE Software Solutions (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.
Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from you when you use our services, interact with us, or provide us with such information voluntarily. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name
- Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)
- Company details
- B-BBEE score and related information
- Financial information (where necessary)
- Any other information you provide to us
Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To communicate with you regarding our services
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To perform administrative and operational tasks
- To personalise your experience with our services
- For any other purpose for which you provide us with your consent
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to third parties only in the following circumstances:
- To our service providers who assist us in providing our services
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others
- With your consent, or as otherwise disclosed at the time of data collection or sharing
Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Using secure servers and encryption
- Implementing access controls and authentication protocols
- Regularly reviewing our information collection, storage, and processing practices
Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to de-identify or securely delete it.
Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
BBBEE Software Solutions
Email: info@bwss.co.za
Phone: 010 001 6300
Address: 2 Lakeview Crescent, Kleinfontein, Benoni, Gauteng, 1501
Effective Date: July 2024
This Privacy Policy is in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.