POPIA Compliance Notice – ClearFinance.co.za

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ClearFinance (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Responsible Party

ClearFinance acts as the responsible party for the processing of personal information collected through this website.

2. Purpose of Processing

We collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

  • Connecting users with relevant third-party financial service providers
  • Providing financial information and educational content
  • Improving our website, services, and user experience
  • Communicating with users regarding their enquiries

3. Types of Information Collected

We may collect:

  • Name and surname
  • Contact details (email address and phone number)
  • Financial information (income range, loan requirements, preferences)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

4. Consent

By submitting your information on this website, you:

  • Consent to the processing of your personal information
  • Consent to your data being shared with relevant third-party financial providers
  • Consent to being contacted via phone, email, or SMS

5. Sharing of Personal Information

Your personal information may be shared with:

  • Financial service providers
  • Lead generation and marketing partners
  • Service providers assisting with website functionality

We only share information where necessary to provide our services.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to the processing of your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

9. Information Officer

If required, an Information Officer can be contacted regarding POPIA-related queries.

10. Governing Law

This notice is governed by the laws of South Africa.

11. Contact Details

Email: info@clearfinance.co.za
Website: https://clearfinance.co.za