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Privacy Policy
 

This Privacy Policy, therefore, describes how THE COMPANY collects & uses your personal information, who we share it with and your choices and rights with regards to your personal information

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (No. 4 of 2013) (“POPIA”) and the principles outlined in Sections 50 and 51 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (No.25 of 2002) which govern your right to having your personal information kept private of which these principles are covered in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to any information we collect from you in person or from a digital environment during any interaction, including our website, social media sites or mobile services, in writing or orally, and for any valid or lawful reason.

This Policy applies to all persons, whether a natural or juristic person to whom the personal information relates, whose personal information we collect is defined by POPIA. Furthermore, it applies to all personal information, whether it was provided to us through our website, or through any other form of communication such as email, telephone, or any other channel.

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WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information we collect about you is dependent on: the channel used to communicate and interact with us; the reason you are communicating/interacting with us; the transaction you are completing.

Amongst others, we collect your Personal Information when you:

  • Browse, visit or interact with us in our various channels;

  • Complete forms, sign up for an account, or subscribe or register to access or use our services

  • Make general inquiries, lodge complaints, and communicate with us;

  • Voluntarily provide us with information for example when you send us online inquiries, or other communications from us;

  • Respond to a survey or marketing communication.

 

HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

To Review & vett job applicants. To personalize your experience.

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USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We limit the use and disclosure of personal information to include only what is permitted and prescribed in terms of POPIA or any other applicable laws or in instances where consumers have consented to such collection, use, and disclosure.

Confidentiality of your Personal Information is important to us. Unless we have your consent or permitted under the national laws, we will not sell, rent or lease your Personal Information to others.

We will not use or share your Personal Information in ways unrelated to the circumstances described in this Privacy Policy.

Compliance with laws and regulations.

We may only access, use and/or disclose your Personal Information without your consent in exceptional circumstances.

These include circumstances where we believe such action is necessary to:

  • comply with the law or legal process served on us;

  • comply with requests for information from police or government authorities;

  • protect and defend our rights or property (including the enforcement of our agreements);

  • protect the public interest;

  • act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of our employees or members of the public;

  • where applicable, with your implied consent; and

  • to the extent permitted or required in terms of the POPIA and other relevant national legislation.

 

USE ‘COOKIES’?

Our website and other digital channels make use of cookies and when you visit and interact, we may collect the behavioral data and general internet data, including your internet protocol (“IP”) address, metadata, location data, date, and time you visit:

Google Analytics is used and/or other similar analytical tools to obtain information collected in order to display, optimize and personalize the user experience on our web and digital properties.

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THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.

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THIRD-PARTY LINKS

At our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

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FAIR INFORMATION PRACTICES

We comply with the  Fair Information Practices

Responsive action, should a data breaches occur, we will notify you.

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CONTACTING US

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.

Email: info@holgounsecurity.co.za

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