Automation Capital (Pty) Ltd

Privacy Notice

 

 

Introduction:

 

Automation Capital (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “our” and “us”) want you to be familiar with our/this privacy notice and how we collect, use, process and disclose personal information. This privacy notice describes our practices in connection with the information that we collect through activities that link to this privacy notice including websites and mobile sites.

 

Overview:

 

This notice has been developed to acknowledge the importance of and assist in providing a framework for, the appropriate level of protection for consumer identification, collection, holding, using, disseminating, merging, collating, disclosing and the protection of your personal information (“process” or “processing”). This privacy notice represents the company’s commitment to compliance with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

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We respect your privacy, and we are committed to protecting the privacy of the users of this website. A summary of how this personal information will be used is set out in this privacy notice and we seek to use our best endeavours when it comes to the collection and processing of personal information.

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Website usage information is collected using “cookies” which allows us to collect standard internet visitor usage information.

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We reserve our right to change our privacy notice as necessity dictates.

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The Processing of Personal Information

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We provide this privacy notice in accordance with POPI, detailing the lawful approach we take in the collection of information and in regard to the management, use and processing of all information collected from you and other legitimate sources and all subsequent dealings with your lawful representatives and other entities listed in this privacy notice.

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How We Use and Process Your Personal Information

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We will use and process your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected or agreed with you, for example:

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• To provide you/your company with goods and services.

• To confirm/verify the details of your company as well as the details of those permitted to enter into contracts on behalf of your company (I.e. Director).

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We will also use your personal information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements or industry codes to which we subscribe, or which apply to us, or when it is otherwise allowed by law.

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What Laws Authorise Us to Collect Personal Information?

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We are authorised to collect your personal information, for a lawful purpose, by POPI, as well as for the purposes that are listed in this privacy notice.

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How We Collect Personal Information

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We collect personal information in South Africa from these possible legitimate sources:

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• from your company/company representative;

• from the documentation that we request and that you provide (i.e. banking details etc.)

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How we Hold Personal Information Securely

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In all circumstances, the information is held by us on our secure systems or database. We undertake to take all reasonable and necessary steps to secure the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information and protect your information from misuse, loss, interference, unauthorised access, modification or unauthorised disclosure.

Electronic copies are held in a secure environment, with the application of appropriate passwords and other computer and software security techniques.

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Parties we share your information with

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We may disclose your personal information to 3rd parties if we are under a duty to disclose or share such information in order to comply with any legal obligations to protect the rights, property or safety of Automation Capital (Pty) Ltd, its clients, employees and others.

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Your Rights: Access to Information

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You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will take all reasonable steps to confirm your identity before providing details of your personal information.

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Your Rights: Your Rights to Complain to the Information Regulator

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You have the right to submit a complaint to the Information Regulator regarding an alleged infringement of any of your rights protected under POPI and to institute civil proceedings regarding the alleged non-compliance with the protection of your personal information.

 

The Information Regulator’s Details are as follows:

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JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001 P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

• Complaints email: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za

• General inquiries email: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za

                                                   

Correction of Your Information

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You have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information. We will take all reasonable steps to confirm your identity before making changes to the personal information we may hold about you.

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How to contact us

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If you have any queries about this privacy notice; or you need further information about our privacy practices; wish to withdraw consent; exercise preferences or access or correct your personal information, please contact us at info@automationcapital.co.za or call 021 891 0222