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INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy outlines how Twoline Trading 284 (Pty) Ltd (“the Company”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when users access our website. By engaging with our website or submitting any personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the terms of this Policy. If you do not consent, we regret that we will be unable to provide our products and/or services to you.
The Company is committed to full compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations governing the protection of personal information, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) (“POPIA”).
We are dedicated to protecting and respecting your privacy. This commitment includes:
- Transparent processing of personal information.
- Accountability in terms of POPIA.
- Ensuring that all clients, suppliers, and employees are informed of their rights and obligations under the Act.
As a responsible data processor operating within South Africa, the Company acknowledges its legal duty to process personal information lawfully, reasonably, and in a manner that does not infringe on the privacy of any Data Subject. All processing activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of POPIA and other applicable legislation.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly to remain informed of any updates or amendments. The Company reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.
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HOW THE COMPANY COLLECTS PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Company collects personal information directly or indirectly from Data Subjects, and only for purposes that are lawful, specific, and consented to.
Personal information may be obtained through:
- Direct interactions, including email correspondence, telephone calls, and personal meetings.
- Indirect sources, such as publicly available platforms or third parties, are used where necessary to fulfil a requested service.
- Continued engagement with the Company, which constitutes consent to collect and process personal information relevant to the business purpose.
The Company undertakes to process personal information solely for the purpose for which it was collected and for which the Data Subject has provided consent. Any further collection will be limited to what is necessary to deliver the agreed service or fulfil contractual obligations.
By requesting services or engaging with the Company, the Data Subject affirms their consent to the collection, processing, and, where applicable, further acquisition of personal information required to execute the business mandate.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROCESSING AND TO DELIVER A SERVICE?
The company requires the following types of Personal Information from the clients to be able to deliver a service and to meet our legal obligations:
Individual details / Personal information of Data Subject:
- Name and surname,
- Identification document,
- Address (proof of residential address),
- Gender,
- Marital Status,
- Nationality,
- Employer,
- Job title, and
- Email address,
- Telephone numbers, and
- Any other information that may be requested from the Data Subject, if required.
PROVISION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION: VOLUNTARY VS. COMPULSORY AND CONSEQUENCES OF NON-DISCLOSURE
In order to fulfil the Company’s operational mandate and deliver the services required, it is necessary to collect the personal information of Data Subjects, as outlined above.
The provision of personal information that is required by applicable legislation and/or deemed essential by the Company for the purposes of providing a quotation or rendering a service is compulsory. The Company reserves the right to decline to engage in any transaction with a person who fails or refuses to comply with such legislative requirements or to submit the necessary information.
The provision of personal information that is not specifically required by legislation or designated by the Company as compulsory is voluntary. However, the Company retains the discretion to decline to transact with any person who fails to provide requested information which, in the Company’s sole determination, is essential to the fulfilment of its obligations or the proper execution of its services.
HOW DO WE STORE AND MANAGE PERSONAL INFORMATION?
The Company may store personal information in both electronic and physical formats. Reasonable and appropriate measures will be taken to safeguard such information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Notwithstanding these efforts, the Company cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information.
By transacting with the Company, or by proposing or attempting to transact in any manner, you expressly consent to the storage and management of personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You further consent to any additional storage and management of personal information that may be reasonably required to fulfil the Company’s business objectives.
PURPOSE FOR COLLECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION?
The personal information collected by the Company is utilised strictly for the fulfilment of its business purpose, which includes but is not limited to:
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
• Safeguarding and advancing the Company’s business interests; and
• Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the services rendered.
Where required by law, the Company may disclose certain personal information to governmental authorities or regulatory bodies.
In addition, the Company may process personal information for operational purposes, including service delivery, marketing, invoicing, and other business-related activities.
By transacting with the Company, or by proposing or attempting to transact in any manner, you expressly consent to the use of personal information as set out in this Privacy Policy, as well as any further use reasonably necessary to achieve the Company’s business objectives.
HOW LONG DOES THE COMPANY KEEP THE PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR?
We will retain personal information for the period prescribed in the Legislation and for the purpose it is required for.
Personal information must be stored for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
We will keep your Personal Information for a period of five (5) years following the date of termination of the business relationship, according to applicable legislation and/or requirements of the company. After this period, your Personal Information will be irreversibly destroyed.
By transacting with the Company or attempting or proposing to transact with us in any way, you consent to the length of time for which the Company keeps its personal information.
SUBJECTS’ RIGHTS TO DEAL WITH THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION:
The Company acts as a temporary custodian of personal information, entrusted and curated solely for business purposes. Data Subjects have the right to:
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke any prior consent, except where processing remains necessary for contractual, legal, or legitimate interest purposes.
- Access Information: Request details of personal information held and who has accessed it.
- Correct or Delete: Request correction or deletion of inaccurate, outdated, irrelevant, incomplete, or misleading information, subject to providing accurate replacements.
- Erase Unlawful Data: Request deletion where retention is no longer lawful, allowing the Company time to seek legal advice if needed.
- Object to Processing: Object to processing not based on consent, contract, or legal obligation, where reasonable grounds exist.
- Opt Out of Marketing: Object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
- Lodge Complaints: Submit complaints to the Information Regulator at:
- Physical Address:
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg, 2001
- Postal Address:
PO Box 31533
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
- Tel:
010 023 5207
- Email:
complaints.IR@justice.gov.za / inforeg@justice.gov.za.
- Within the Company’s structure, the collection and processing of Data Subjects’ personal information is managed by Lawrance Maitshidi For all requests relating to the processing of personal information, the Information Officer may be contacted at:
- Email:
- Tel:
SECURITY MEASURES
The Company shall ensure that the storage and transmission of Personal Information occur within a secure and controlled environment. A comprehensive risk assessment will be conducted to identify all reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats to the integrity and confidentiality of Personal Information under the Company’s control.
Appropriate technical and organisational safeguards shall be implemented, which may include, but are not limited to, De-identification and Encryption protocols. In the event of a data breach, the Company shall notify the Information Regulator as soon as reasonably practicable and shall inform all affected Data Subjects in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPANY
As the designated Responsible Party, the Company affirms its commitment to the lawful, transparent, and consensual Processing of Personal Information. This Policy is intended to safeguard the Personal Information of all Data Subjects and is aligned with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant privacy legislation applicable within the Republic of South Africa.
The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the approval and oversight of this Policy. The appointed Information Officer shall be accountable for the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Personal Information protection measures. The Information Officer shall remain abreast of regulatory developments and ensure that all legislative updates are appropriately integrated into the Company’s operational and compliance frameworks.
LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website and associated social media platforms may include links to external websites, mobile applications, or services operated by third parties, including advertisers and affiliates. Please be advised that we do not assume responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or security of such external parties. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party site you access, particularly those that collect or process personal information.
CONTACT DETAILS OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER:
Any questions relating to the Company’s Privacy Policy or the treatment of an individual’s Personal Information should be addressed to the Information Officer, whose contact details are:
Information Officer: Lawrance Maitshidi
Telephone number: 076 429 0311
Postal address: P.O. Box 10031, Klerksdorp, 2570 Physical Address: 113 OR Tambo Street, Neserhof, Klerksdorp, 2570