Pather and Pather Attorneys Incorporated (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects and processes personal information of individuals who submit enquiries through our website or who engage with us for legal services (“you” or “your”).
This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Service, explains what services we provide, how we provide them, and how we manage your personal information. Please read and understand these terms before engaging with our services.
Your personal information includes details that can identify you — information that you likely wish to keep private. The right to privacy is protected by section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which includes protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination, and use of personal data.
We only collect and process your personal information when:
– you have provided your consent,
– we are legally obliged to do so, or
– it is necessary for us to perform a contract with you.
We are committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) in all our processing activities.
This policy applies to any personal information collected through our website or in the course of rendering legal services.
By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to our collection and processing of your personal information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with any provision in this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue using our website or engaging with our services.
Please note that terms in *italics* are defined in POPIA, including the term *data subject* (you). Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time, and we encourage you to regularly check for updates on our website.
As a *data subject*, you have the right to have your personal information processed lawfully.
Your rights include the right to:
1. Be notified when your personal information is collected or if it has been accessed by an unauthorised party (e.g., in the unlikely event of a data breach).
2. Request confirmation as to whether we hold your personal information and to request access to it.
3. Request the correction, deletion, or destruction of your personal information where appropriate.
4. Object, on reasonable grounds, to the processing of your personal information.
5. Object to the use of your personal information for direct marketing.
6. Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing in certain circumstances.
7. Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your personal information has been compromised.
8. Institute civil proceedings for interference with your personal information.
Depending on the service or interaction, we may collect:
– Full names, identity numbers, contact details (email, phone, physical address)
– Supporting documents such as municipal accounts, bank statements, FICA documentation
– Company and shareholder details (in cases involving entities)
– Any other documents necessary for us to fulfil our legal obligations or client instructions
We do not intentionally collect or process information of a child unless we receive appropriate consent from a competent person.
We use your personal information to:
– Provide legal advice and services
– Communicate with you, including through our newsletter or legal updates
– Invite you to firm events or workshops
– Comply with legal obligations and professional duties
All processing is done lawfully, with a strong commitment to protecting your right to privacy.
Your information is stored on secure servers located in South Africa, either by us or our service providers. Where third-party *operators* process your personal information on our behalf, we require that they adhere to security measures at least equivalent to our own.
In rare circumstances where we may need to transfer your information outside South Africa, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards (as required by POPIA) are in place.
We use cookies on our website to improve user experience:
– Necessary cookies ensure that the website works properly.
– Non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics or marketing) may be disabled via our cookie banner.
If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or avoid using our website.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information against:
– Unauthorised access,
– Loss or destruction,
– Damage or alteration.
Security is integral to our operational standards and is continuously reviewed to ensure protection of your information.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
For any queries regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, you may contact our Information Officer:
Email: mail@patherandpather.co.za
Phone: +27 (0)31 304 4212
Physical Address: 3 Nollsworth Crescent, La Lucia Ridge, Durban, South Africa
Any information or commentary provided on our website is intended for general information purposes only. Visitors should always seek specific legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner. Pather and Pather Attorneys Inc. does not accept liability for any reliance placed on the content of this website.