Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Wazar & Associates (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of clients, website users, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the processing of your personal information as set out in this Privacy Policy.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process personal information including, but not limited to:
Full names and contact details (email address, telephone number, physical address)
Identification information (ID or registration numbers where required)
Business and company information
Financial, tax, payroll, and employment-related information
Information required for SARS, CIPC, UIF, COIDA, and other statutory compliance
Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited)
3. Purpose of Processing
Personal information is collected and processed for the following purposes:
To provide professional accounting, tax, compliance, and advisory services
To meet statutory and regulatory obligations
To communicate with clients and respond to enquiries
To maintain accurate records and client files
To improve our services and website functionality
To comply with legal and contractual requirements
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent from the data subject
Performance of a contract or engagement
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override the rights of the data subject
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to third parties only where necessary, including:
SARS, CIPC, the Department of Labour, the Compensation Fund, or other regulatory authorities
Professional service providers acting on our behalf
IT service providers and system administrators
Where required by law or court order
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only.
7. Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law, professional standards, or regulatory obligations.
8. Data Subject Rights
In terms of POPIA, data subjects have the right to:
Access their personal information
Request correction or deletion of personal information
Object to the processing of personal information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
Requests relating to personal information can be submitted using the contact details below.
9. Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. Cookies do not collect personal information unless voluntarily provided. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Wazar & Associates reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this website and will take effect immediately upon publication.
11. Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:
Wazar & Associates
📧 info@wazarassociates.com
