Privacy Policy & POPIA
Last Updated: 2025/10/30
At Asidale Law and Advisory, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. About Asidale Law and Advisory
Asidale Law and Advisory (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a South African legal consultancy providing contract drafting, legal advisory, and related services in the commercial and mining sectors.
Our website is located at www.asidalelaw.co.za, and we act as the responsible party for the purposes of processing personal information under POPIA.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is necessary to provide our services and improve your experience with us. This may include:
Identity information: full name, company name, designation, ID or registration number
Contact details: email address, phone number, postal or business address
Business information: company details, contractual or legal documents
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns (collected via analytics tools)
Financial information: banking or payment details (only when necessary for billing or retainer agreements)
We collect this information directly from you, through our website contact forms, email communication, consultations, or signed service agreements.
3. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and provide requested legal services
To prepare, review, and execute contracts or legal documents
To send quotations, invoices, and client correspondence
To comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations
To improve our website, marketing, and service delivery
To maintain client records for administrative and legal purposes
We only collect information that is relevant, necessary, and lawful for the purpose for which it is processed.
4. Consent
By providing us with your personal information, you:
Consent to the collection, storage, and processing of such information as outlined in this policy; and
Acknowledge that you have read and understood how your personal information will be used.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@asidalelaw.co.za, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
5. Data Protection and Security
We take data protection seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against:
Unauthorised access
Loss, misuse, or disclosure
Alteration or destruction
These measures include secure servers, password protection, limited access controls, and secure email communication for sensitive matters.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by:
South African legal and regulatory obligations
Professional record-keeping standards
After the retention period expires, information is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Disclosure of Information
We respect your confidentiality and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
However, we may disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:
Where required by law, regulation, or court order
To trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting, IT, or payment partners) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality
To affiliated professionals or consultants involved in your matter, only when necessary and with your consent
All third parties handling your data are bound by confidentiality and POPIA-compliant data processing agreements.
8. Your Rights Under POPIA
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information
Withdraw consent to the processing of your personal information
Object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights are being infringed
Information Regulator (South Africa)
📧 Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
🌐 Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyse website traffic and improve functionality.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website performance or certain features.
We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your consent.
10. International Transfers
While we primarily store and process personal information within South Africa, some third-party service providers may store data on servers outside the country.
In such cases, we ensure that data is transferred to jurisdictions that provide adequate protection as required by POPIA.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or legal obligations.
The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this policy, please contact:
📧 Email: info@asidalelaw.co.za
📞 Phone: 060 768 4294
📍 Address: Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng
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