Effective Date: 26 Feb 2024

Welcome to Area Group Property Services! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected or submitted on the Area Group Property Services website. It covers information collected from visitors, clients, and any other individuals who interact with our website or services.

Collection of Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website or use our services:

• Name
• Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
• Property preferences and requirements
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

We collect this information to facilitate property inquiries, provide personalized services, and improve the user experience on our website.

Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To communicate with clients and respond to inquiries
• To personalize website content and recommendations
• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except as required by law.

Protection of Personal Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information, including encryption and access controls.

Retention of Personal Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely dispose of personal information when it is no longer needed.

Access to Personal Information

You have the right to access and update your personal information held by us. You can do so by logging into your account or by contacting our customer support team. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests for access, correction, or deletion of personal information.

Compliance with POPIA

We are committed to complying with the requirements of POPIA regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information. We will regularly review and update our data protection practices to ensure ongoing compliance with POPIA.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at info@areagroup.co.za or 0116684424.

Changes to the Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or business requirements. We will notify you of any material changes to the policy by posting a notice on our website or by other means.

Thank you for trusting Area Group Property Services with your personal information. Your privacy is important to us.