{"id":10486,"date":"2025-07-02T12:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fixaccounting.co.za\/?page_id=10486"},"modified":"2025-07-02T12:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:44:43","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fixaccounting.co.za\/index.php\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Protection Of Personal Information<\/p>

1. Purpose of this Policy
FIX ACCOUNTING respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our services, whether online, in-person, or remotely.<\/p>

2. Scope
This policy applies to:
\u2022 All clients (individuals and businesses),
\u2022 Employees and contractors,
\u2022 Suppliers and service providers,
\u2022 Any third party sharing personal data with FIX ACCOUNTING.<\/p>

3. Information We Collect
We collect personal and\/or business-related information to provide our professional services. This may include:
\u2022 Full name, ID\/registration number, contact details
\u2022 Physical and postal address
\u2022 Tax numbers and financial records
\u2022 Bank account details
\u2022 Business CIPC and CSD documents
\u2022 Employment and income details
\u2022 Marital status (for wills\/estate planning)
\u2022 Any other personal or sensitive information necessary to deliver accounting, tax, financial or business advisory services.<\/p>

4. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
\u2022 Online forms (e.g. Google Forms, website submissions)
\u2022 Email communication
\u2022 WhatsApp and phone calls
\u2022 In-person consultations
\u2022 Direct document uploads
\u2022 Public databases (e.g. CIPC, SARS, CSD)<\/p>

5. Why We Collect and Process Your Information
We collect and process your information to:
\u2022 Deliver accounting, tax, financial planning and business development services
\u2022 Register companies, trusts, tax, VAT, and compliance
\u2022 Prepare and submit financial statements, tax returns and tender documents
\u2022 Draft wills and administer estates
\u2022 Fulfil legal and regulatory obligations
\u2022 Communicate important updates or changes in services
\u2022 Maintain accurate records for invoicing and reporting<\/p>

6. Sharing and Storage of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Information may be shared with:
\u2022 Regulatory bodies such as SARS, CIPC, the Masters Office
\u2022 Our contracted professionals (e.g. accountants, legal advisors)
\u2022 Service providers for cloud storage, backups, and secure communication (e.g. Google Drive, WhatsApp Business)
All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.<\/p>

7. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
\u2022 Be informed of the information we hold
\u2022 Access your personal data
\u2022 Correct or update your records
\u2022 Object to the processing of your information
\u2022 Request deletion or destruction (unless retention is required by law)
\u2022 Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)<\/p>

8. Data Retention
Your personal and financial data will be retained for as long as necessary to:
\u2022 Comply with statutory obligations (e.g. SARS record-keeping \u2013 5 years minimum)
\u2022 Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
\u2022 Enforce contracts or resolve disputes<\/p>

9. Data Security Measures
We implement the following safeguards:
\u2022 Password-protected software and encrypted cloud backups
\u2022 Access control for client records
\u2022 Antivirus and firewall software
\u2022 Staff training on confidentiality and POPI compliance
\u2022 Regular audits of data access and usage<\/p>

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your personal information, or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact our Information Officer:
Information Officer: Msomi Gugu
Tel: +27 69 4659 672
Email: info@fixaccounting.co.za<\/p>

Declaration
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