SYNAGYST AFRICA PRIVACY POLICY
- Introduction
Synagyst Africa is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by our clients, employees, contractors, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable privacy regulations.
- Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information directly from individuals or indirectly from third parties, including:
– Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
– Identification information (e.g., ID number, passport number)
– Employment history and qualifications
– Financial information (e.g., bank account details)
– Any other information necessary for the provision of our services
- Non-Personal Information:
-We may also collect non-personal information, such as website usage data, through cookies and similar technologies.
- We may use personal information for the following purposes:
– Providing consultancy services to clients
– Managing and administering client relationships
– Processing payments and invoices
– Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
– Communicating with clients, employees, and other stakeholders
– Improving our services and business operations
- Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
– Our employees, contractors, and service providers involved in the provision of our services
– Third parties as required by law or regulatory authorities
– Other parties with the individual’s consent or as permitted by law
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention policies.
6. Individual Rights
Individuals have the right to:
– Access their personal information held by us
– Rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal information
– Object to the processing of their personal information
– Request the deletion or restriction of their personal information
– Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or legal requirements. We will notify individuals of any material changes to this policy by posting the updated version on our website or by other means as required by law.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@synagyst.com