Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 May 2025
Website Name: Lawify.co.za
Website URL: www.lawify.co.za
Responsible Party: Lawify (Pty) Ltd
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how www.lawify.co.za (“we”, “us”, or “our”) processes your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is collected and used lawfully, transparently, and securely.
By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect and process personal information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected when you use our Site. This includes, but is not limited to:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name and surname
- Contact information (email address, phone number)
- Educational or professional background (if submitted)
- Any other personal information submitted through forms or correspondence
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited and time spent on each
- Referral URLs
3. Purpose for Collection and Use
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with access to educational resources and legal content
- To respond to your queries or feedback
- To send newsletters or updates
- To improve user experience and website performance
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected unless:
- You consent to another use;
- It is necessary to comply with an obligation imposed by law; or
- It is in your or our legitimate interest and does not infringe on your privacy rights.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
In terms of POPIA, we will only process personal information where:
- The data subject or competent person consents to the processing;
- Processing is necessary to carry out actions for the conclusion or performance of a contract;
- Processing complies with an obligation imposed by law;
- Processing protects a legitimate interest of the data subject;
- Processing is necessary for the proper performance of a public law duty by a public body; or
- Processing is necessary for pursuing our legitimate interests.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data:
- With third-party service providers who assist with technical services (e.g., website hosting, analytics, mailing systems)
- When legally required to comply with applicable laws or legal processes
- To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others
All third parties with whom we share data are required to adhere to data protection obligations aligned with POPIA.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for or as required by law. Once it is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it.
7. Data Subject Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate, irrelevant, or outdated information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 Email: info@lawify.co.za
You may also contact the Information Regulator at:
📧 Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
🌐 Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly.
9. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies independently.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
www.lawify.co.za
📧 Email: info@lawify.co.za
🌐 Website: www.lawify.co.za