PDSNET PRIVACY POLICY

READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE BROWSING THIS WEBSITE OR USING ANY OF OUR SERVICES. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND OUR SERVICES INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE BOTH READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY. YOU CANNOT USE THIS WEBSITE OR OUR SERVICES IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS POLICY. ALL SECTIONS OF THIS POLICY ARE APPLICABLE TO USERS UNLESS THE SECTION EXPRESSLY STATES OTHERWISE.

Clause 1 – Privacy Policy

1.1 For the purposes of this section, “Personal Information” will be understood in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA"). We also subscribe to the principles for electronically collecting personal information outlined in POPIA and other applicable legislation. We endeavour to ensure the quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of Personal Information in our possession.

1.2 We aim to balance our legitimate business interests and your reasonable expectation of privacy. Accordingly, we will take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access to, or disclosure of, your Personal Information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

1.3 When using our website or services, or when your information is submitted through lead generation services, you may be asked to provide the following Personal Information:

  • First Name

  • Surname

  • Email

  • Physical Address

  • Phone Number

  • Language

  • Bank Account Details

1.4 We will attempt to limit the types of Personal Information we process to only what is necessary and consented to. Your continued use of this website constitutes consent as contemplated in POPIA section 69. Where additional consent is required by law, we will obtain it.

1.5 We will not collect, use, or disclose sensitive information (such as racial, ethnic, political, or religious data) except with your specific consent or where permitted by law.

1.6 By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to the use of your Personal Information for:

  • The provision and performance of our services

  • Responding to queries or requests

  • Developing a user profile

  • Security, administrative, and legal purposes

1.7 We maintain reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Information against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, misuse, destruction, or unauthorised access.

1.8 Your information will not be stored for longer than necessary or as required by law. It may be stored on internal servers or in secure central databases.

1.9 Personal Information is accessed only by authorised employees, representatives, or consultants on a need-to-know basis under confidentiality obligations.

1.10 We do not knowingly collect or process information from persons under 18 years of age.

1.11 We will not sell, share, or rent your Personal Information to any third party. Any emails from us will be related to our services and/or their marketing.

Clause 2 – Advertising, Cookies, and Third-Party Vendors

2.1 This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements.

  • Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.

  • These cookies enable Google and its partners to provide personalised advertising.

2.2 You may opt out of personalised advertising:

2.3 Where required by law (such as in the EU/UK), a cookie consent banner will be displayed to allow you to accept or reject advertising cookies.

2.4 Cookies may also be used to analyse traffic and improve services (e.g., via Google Analytics). This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Clause 3 – Log Files

3.1 When you visit the website, even without creating an account, we may collect data such as your IP address, browser, ISP, referring website, visited pages, visit time and date, and basic device information. This information is aggregated and anonymous but may be linked with other information to identify you if you provide additional data.

Clause 4 – Disclosure of Personal Information

4.1 We do not disclose your Personal Information to any third party except as required for:

  • Compliance with applicable law

  • Service provision through trusted providers under contract

  • Advertising cookies as described above

Clause 5 – Links from the Website

5.1 Our website and services may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, payment gateways, scheduling, live chat). If you access these sites, you are subject to their policies and terms.

5.2 We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy standards of third-party websites. Please review their policies before providing them with your information.

Clause 6 – Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 ("ECT Act")

6.1 Data Messages (as defined in the ECT Act) are deemed received by us when we respond to them.
6.2 Data Messages sent by us are deemed received by users per section 23(b) of the ECT Act.
6.3 Electronic signatures, encryption, and/or authentication are not required for valid electronic communications between us and users.

6.4 Information provided in terms of section 43(1) of the ECT Act:

  • This Website is owned and operated by PDSnet.

  • Address for legal documents: 132 Venter Street, Capital Park, Pretoria, 0084.

  • Contact Number: 0860115060.

  • Website: www.pdsnet.co.za.

  • Email: admin@pdsnet.co.za.

Clause 7 – User Rights

7.1 You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Information held by us.
7.2 You may withdraw consent for processing of your Personal Information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
7.3 If you are in a region covered by GDPR or similar laws, you may also have additional rights such as data portability or lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Clause 8 – Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact our Information Officer:



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