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 HeadStart we are committed to protecting your privacy and to ensure that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently.

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.

Personal Information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First and last names
Phone numbers
Address
Usage Data

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

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 ongoing basis, continue to review our security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information remains secure.

The security of your personal data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially accepted means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Our security policies and procedures cover:

Physical security
Computer and network security
Access to personal information
Secure communications
Security in contracting out activities

Retention and disposal of information
Acceptable usage of personal information
Governance and regulatory issues
Monitoring access and usage
Security incident response

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.

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 below.

Contact Details:

91 Struben Street

Rynfield

Benoni

1501

Phone: 011 396 1817

Email: info@headstart.co.za

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