POPI Act / Privacy Statement

4Africa Data Specialists (Pty) Ltd

4Africa Data Specialists (Pty) Ltd (“4Africa Data”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients, partners, employees, and other data subjects in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect and process personal information that is necessary to conduct our business operations and to provide our services. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Names and surnames

  • Contact details (email address, telephone number, physical address)

  • Identification numbers (where legally required)

  • Employment or business-related information

  • Any other information voluntarily provided to us

2. Purpose of Processing

Personal information is processed lawfully and in a reasonable manner for purposes including:

  • Providing data, analytics, research, and related professional services

  • Communicating with clients, partners, and stakeholders

  • Fulfilling contractual and legal obligations

  • Internal administration, reporting, and compliance

  • Improving our services and operational efficiency

3. Lawful Processing and Consent

Personal information is processed in terms of POPIA and other applicable laws. Where required, we obtain consent from data subjects, which may be withdrawn at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or unlawfully disclose personal information to third parties. Personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers or partners only where necessary, and subject to appropriate confidentiality and data-protection safeguards.

5. Data Security

4Africa Data takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to secure personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only.

6. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with POPIA, data subjects have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal information

  • Request correction, updating, or deletion of personal information

  • Object to the processing of personal information

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

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.

8. Contact Information

For any queries, requests, or concerns relating to this statement or the processing of personal information, please contact:

Information Officer
4Africa Data Specialists (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@four-africa.co.za