Vorster Masterton & Kaye (VM&K)
Effective Date: 1 May 2025
VM&K is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect and process your personal information primarily to:
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Respond to your inquiries
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Provide services to you
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We collect information directly from you where you provide us with your personal details, such as:
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Name
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Contact details (email, phone number)
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Company or organization
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Any other information you choose to share with us voluntarily
2. Use of Information
Your personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and agreed to. This may include:
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Communicating with you
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Fulfilling our contractual obligations
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Sending you relevant information about our services
3. Disclosure of Information
We will not disclose your personal information to any third party unless:
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Required by law
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It is necessary for the performance of our services
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You have consented to the disclosure
Where we make use of third-party service providers, we ensure they are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
4. Security of Information
We are legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information we hold. We use appropriate security measures to protect your data from:
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Loss
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Unauthorized access
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Disclosure
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Alteration
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Destruction
5. Your Rights (as per POPIA)
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Ask us to update, correct, or delete your personal information
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Object to the processing of your personal information
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
info@vmandk.co.za
6. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
7. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and effective from the date of publication.
8. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact:
info@vmandk.co.za
