SA Financial Audit

Consent Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

This Consent Policy explains how SA Financial Audit obtains and manages your consent for processing personal information in compliance with South African privacy laws and regulations.

2. What is Consent?

Consent means any voluntary, specific, and informed expression of will in terms of which permission is given for the processing of personal information. Your consent must be:

  • Freely given
  • Specific to the purpose
  • Informed and clear
  • Unambiguous

3. When We Require Consent

We require your consent when:

  • Collecting your personal information through our website
  • Processing your data for audit services
  • Sending you marketing communications
  • Sharing your information with third parties
  • Using your information for purposes beyond the original collection

4. How We Obtain Consent

We obtain consent through various methods:

  • Checkbox agreements on our website forms
  • Written consent in service agreements
  • Verbal consent during phone conversations
  • Email confirmations
  • Signed engagement letters

5. Types of Consent

5.1 Express Consent

We obtain express consent for:

  • Processing sensitive personal information
  • Sharing information with third parties
  • Using information for marketing purposes
  • Collecting financial audit data

5.2 Implied Consent

We may rely on implied consent when:

  • You voluntarily provide information
  • The purpose is obvious from the context
  • Processing is necessary for service delivery

6. Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Contacting us directly
  • Using unsubscribe links in our emails
  • Updating your preferences on our website
  • Sending a written request

7. Consequences of Withdrawal

If you withdraw consent:

  • We will stop processing your information for that purpose
  • Some services may no longer be available
  • We may retain information as required by law
  • Previous processing remains lawful

8. Consent for Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age without appropriate consent from parents or guardians.

9. Record Keeping

We maintain records of consent including:

  • When consent was obtained
  • How consent was obtained
  • What information was provided
  • The purpose of processing

10. Third-Party Consent

When we receive information from third parties, we ensure that:

  • Appropriate consent was obtained
  • The purpose aligns with our processing
  • We inform you of the processing

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Consent Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes.

12. Contact Information

For questions about consent or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: contact@neromistahub.sbs

Phone: +27 61 438 7590

Address: Helderberg Way, Cape Town, South Africa