Privacy Policy

THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT

CUSTOMER PRIVACY NOTICE

This Notice explains how we obtain, use and disclose your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”).

At FS ONLINE (and including this website, POPIAct-Compliance) we are committed to protecting your privacy and to ensure that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently.

 

About the Company

FS ONLINE

The information we collect

We collect and process your personal information mainly to contact you for the purposes of understanding your requirements, and delivering services accordingly.  For this purpose we will collect contact details including your name and organisation.

We collect information directly from you where you provide us with your personal details.  Where possible, we will inform you what information you are required to provide to us and what information is optional.

Website usage information may be collected using “cookies” which allows us to collect standard internet visitor usage information.

 

How we use your information

We will use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected and agreed with you.  In addition, where necessary your information may be retained for legal or research purposes. 

For example:

  • To gather contact information;
  • To confirm and verify your identity or to verify that you are an authorised user for security purposes;
  • For the detection and prevention of fraud, crime, money laundering or other malpractice;
  • To conduct market or customer satisfaction research or for statistical analysis;
  • For audit and record keeping purposes;
  • In connection with legal proceedings.

Disclosure of information

We may disclose your personal information to our service providers who are involved in the delivery of products or services to you. We have agreements in place to ensure that they comply with the privacy requirements as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act.

We may also disclose your information:

  • Where we have a duty or a right to disclose in terms of law or industry codes;
  • Where we believe it is necessary to protect our rights.

Information Security

We are legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information we hold and to stop unauthorized access and use of personal information. We will, on an on-going basis, continue to review our security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information remains secure.

Our security policies and procedures cover:

  • Physical security;
  • Computer and network security;
  • Access to personal information;
  • Secure communications;
  • Security in contracting out activities or functions;
  • Retention and disposal of information;
  • Acceptable usage of personal information;
  • Governance and regulatory issues;
  • Monitoring access and usage of private information;
  • Investigating and reacting to security incidents.

When we contract with third parties, we impose appropriate security, privacy and confidentiality obligations on them to ensure that personal information that we remain responsible for, is kept secure.

We will ensure that anyone to whom we pass your personal information agrees to treat your information with the same level of protection as we are obliged to.

 

Your Rights: Access to information

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To do this, simply contact us at the numbers/addresses as provided on our website and specify what information you require.  We will need a copy of your ID document to confirm your identity before providing details of your personal information.

Please note that any such access request may be subject to a payment of a legally allowable fee.   

 

Correction of your information

You have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information. We will require a copy of your ID document to confirm your identity before making changes to personal information we may hold about you. We would appreciate it if you would keep your personal information accurate.

 

Definition of personal information

According to the Act ‘‘personal information’’ means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person.  Further to the POPI Act, COR Concepts also includes the following items as personal information:

  • All addresses including residential, postal and email addresses.
  • Change of name – for which we require copies of the marriage certificate or official change of name document issued by the state department.

At FS ONLINE, safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app and website.

Personal Data Deletion Procedure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data from FS ONLINE. To initiate this process, please contact our Customer Support at [insert customer support email]. Please note that data associated with your account will be automatically deleted after 90 days of account inactivity.

Information We Collect: We collect the minimum amount of information necessary to provide you with a satisfactory service. This may include your name, address, telephone number, email address, and data about your use of the app and website.

Use of Information: The information collected is primarily used to process tasks for which you use our services. We also use the data to improve your user experience, provide personalized recommendations, and keep you informed about updates and new content.

Data Deletion: As mentioned, your personal data will be automatically deleted after 90 days of account inactivity. If you wish to delete your account and associated data before this period, please follow the Personal Data Deletion Procedure outlined above.

Types of Data Deleted or Kept: Upon account deletion, the following types of data will be deleted:

  • Personal information, including name, address, and contact details.
  • Viewing history and preferences.

Data that will be retained:

  • Anonymous usage statistics that do not identify individuals.

Third-Party Services: FS ONLINE adheres to the policies set forth by Google App Production and complies with their guidelines for data protection and security. This includes providing users with the ability to control their data, offering transparency in data collection and usage, and maintaining a secure environment for data storage.

Changes to this Policy: Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be posted on our app and website. Please review this policy periodically to stay updated on how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us: If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact our Customer Support at info@fsonline.network.

Thank you for entrusting us with your privacy. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience while respecting your data and privacy rights.

Last updated: 2023/07/31

How to contact us

If you have any queries about this notice; you need further information about our privacy practices; wish to withdraw consent; exercise preferences or access or correct your personal information, please contact us at the numbers/addresses listed on our website.