Privacy policy

Here are the comprehensive policies for BYTEBRIDGE SERVICES (PTY) LTD. Each policy has been expanded to be highly detailed, professional, and compliant with South African business standards.

1. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION POLICY (POPIA)

1. INTRODUCTION BYTEBRIDGE SERVICES (PTY) LTD ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operating from 6 Bagailie Village, Tarlton, Krugersdorp, 1739, recognizes the importance of privacy and the protection of personal information. This policy describes how we collect, use, process, and store your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013, of South Africa.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT In the course of providing digital copywriting and CV revitalization services, we collect sensitive personal data. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Identity Data: Full names, ID numbers (where necessary for background checks), and professional titles.
  • Contact Data: Email addresses, physical addresses, and telephone numbers.
  • Professional Data: Work history, educational qualifications, skill sets, certifications, and professional achievements.
  • Financial Data: Bank account details or credit card information for processing payments through secure gateways.

3. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION We collect and process your information solely for the following reasons:

  • To draft, edit, and revitalize professional documents (CVs, Cover Letters, LinkedIn Profiles).
  • To communicate regarding project deadlines, queries, and follow-ups.
  • To process billing and maintain accounting records as required by South African law.
  • To send promotional materials or newsletters, provided you have opted in to receive them.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING We process your data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: We need this data to fulfill the service you have paid for.
  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your CV for a quote or consultation.
  • Legal Obligation: Maintaining records for tax purposes under SARS regulations.

5. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION ByteBridge Services utilizes industry-standard encryption and secure cloud storage to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We retain your professional drafts for a period of 24 months to assist with future updates, after which they are securely deleted unless a longer period is required by law.

6. YOUR RIGHTS Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request the correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
  • Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.

7. CONTACT INFORMATION For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Information Officer at tarltonelectricandclothing@gmail.com or 0664342871.