PRIVACY POLICY
Giyose Incorporated Attorneys (hereinafter referred to as “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws.
1. Collection of Personal Information
The Firm may collect personal information from clients, prospective clients, employees, and other individuals for lawful purposes related to our legal services. This information may include but is not limited to:
- Contact details (e.g., name, address, email address, telephone number)
- Identification information (e.g., ID or passport numbers)
- Financial information (e.g., bank account details)
- Case-related information
- Any other information necessary for providing legal services
2. Use of Personal Information
The Firm may use personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing legal services and advice
- Managing client relationships
- Administering and processing payments
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Communicating with clients and third parties
- Marketing and promotional activities (only with explicit consent)
- Improving our services
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
The Firm may disclose personal information to:
- Third-party service providers assisting with legal services
- Courts, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement agencies as required by law
- Other parties with client consent or as necessary to provide legal services
4. Security Measures
The Firm employs reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
5. Retention of Personal Information
The Firm retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
6. Rights of Data Subjects
Under POPIA, data subjects have certain rights regarding their personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete their data. To exercise these rights or for any inquiries about our privacy practices, individuals may contact us using the details provided below.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Firm reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Giyose Incorporated Attorney’s
13th Floor, Green Park Corner
Lower Road corner West Road South
Morningside, Sandton, 2000