PRIVACY POLICY

At LegalEverAfter, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with South African laws. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information, incorporating relevant legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), and other pertinent regulations.

Collection of Personal Information:

We may collect personal information from clients and individuals interacting with LegalEverAfter's services through various channels, including our website (www.legaleverafter.com), email, telephone, or in-person communication.

The types of personal information we may collect include but are not limited to:

Name
Contact information (e.g., address, email address, telephone number)
Identification information (e.g., ID or passport number)
Financial information (e.g., banking details)
Any other information necessary for legal consultancy services

Use of Personal Information:

LegalEverAfter utilizes collected personal information for the following purposes:

Provision of legal consultancy services
Communication with clients
Processing payments
Compliance with legal obligations
Improvement of services
Marketing purposes with explicit consent

Disclosure of Personal Information:

We may disclose personal information to:

LegalEverAfter employees and affiliates requiring access for service provision
Third-party service providers assisting in business operations, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection agreements
Government authorities or law enforcement agencies when mandated by law or legal process

Security:

LegalEverAfter implements reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure; hence, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Retention of Personal Information:

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws. Upon no longer needing personal information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights:

Under POPIA, ECTA, and other relevant legislation, individuals have certain rights concerning their personal information, including but not limited to:

Right to access personal information
Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to object to processing of personal information
Right to request deletion or restriction of personal information
Right to withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)
Right to lodge a complaint with relevant authorities

Updates to Privacy Policy:

LegalEverAfter may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified through posting the updated policy on our website or other appropriate means.

For inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at info@legaleverafter.com.

Date of Last Revision:

09 January 2024

This Privacy Policy is subject to the laws of South Africa, including POPIA, ECTA, and other relevant regulations governing the protection of personal information.