Privacy Policy

CJP Legal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our website or engage our services.

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1. What Information We Collect

1.1. We may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1.1. Full name;

1.1.2. Email address;

1.1.3. Phone number;

1.1.4. Business name (if applicable);

1.1.5. ID number (where required for legal services);

1.1.6. Billing and payment information;

1.1.7. Any other information voluntarily submitted via our forms, emails, or consultations

 

2. Your Consent

2.1. By voluntarily providing your personal information to us, whether via our website, contact forms, email, consultations, or any other means, you explicitly consent to the collection, use, and processing of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable South African law.

2.2. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us directly. However, withdrawing consent may impact our ability to deliver certain services to you, wherefore we shall not be held liable.

 

3. How We Collect Information

3.1. We collect personal information through:

3.1.1. Website forms (e.g., contact, booking, intake);

3.1.2. Emails or direct messages;

3.1.3. Online consultations or intake discussions;

3.1.4. Uploaded or submitted documents.

 

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1. We use your personal information to:

4.1.1. Provide our legal and consulting services;

4.1.2. Respond to inquiries or consultation requests;

4.1.3. Prepare legal documentation or advice;

4.1.4. Maintain internal records;

4.1.5. Comply with legal and regulatory obligations;

4.1.6. Improve the quality of our services and communications.

4.2. Under no circumstances will we sell, lease, rent, or otherwise exchange your personal data, whether for marketing, commercial, or advertising purposes, with any external party.

4.3. We only disclose personal information when:

4.3.1. It is necessary to deliver our services to you (e.g. sharing limited data with trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements);

4.3.2. We are legally obligated to do so (e.g. under a court order or lawful request by a regulatory authority);

4.3.3. You have given us clear and informed consent to share your information for a specific purpose;

4.3.4. It is required to protect our rights, comply with legal processes, or enforce our terms and conditions.

4.4. In all cases, we ensure that any third party receiving your data is legally bound to maintain its confidentiality and to process it only for the purpose it was provided.

 

5. Storage and Security

5.1. Your personal data is stored securely on encrypted digital platforms and cloud-based systems that are protected by firewalls, password controls, and access restrictions.

5.2. Only authorised personnel within our company have access to your information, and only for legitimate business purposes.

5.3. We retain your personal data only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law, regulation, or contractual obligation.

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6. Sharing of Information

6.1. We only share your information with:

6.1.1. Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. secure scheduling, cloud storage, invoicing systems), solely for service delivery;

6.1.2. Legal authorities, only where disclosure is required by law;

6.1.3. All third-party processors we use are compliant with privacy and confidentiality obligations.

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7. Your Rights Under POPIA

7.1. As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:

7.1.1. Request access to your personal information;

7.1.2. Request correction or deletion of your personal data;

7.1.3. Object to the processing of your personal information;

7.1.4. Withdraw your consent at any time;

7.1.5. Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.

 

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

8.1. Our website may use cookies or other tools to improve performance, enhance user experience, and track general usage patterns. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

9. Updates to This Policy

9.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

9.2. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

9.3. Continued use of our services or website will indicate acceptance of any changes.

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