Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026/02/18

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MJB Professional Accountants (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Full name and surname

• Contact details (email address, telephone number, physical address)

• Business information (company name, registration number, VAT number)

• Financial and tax-related information required to deliver our services

• Information submitted via website contact forms, email, or WhatsApp

• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)

 

2. How We Collect Information

Personal information is collected when you:

• Complete a contact or enquiry form on our website

• Contact us via email, telephone, or WhatsApp

• Enter into a client relationship with us

• Use or browse our website

 

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information to:

• Provide accounting, tax, and advisory services

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Maintain accurate client records

• Improve our website and service offerings

 

4. Lawful Processing

We process personal information only when it is:

• Necessary to fulfil a contract or service request

• Required by law

• Based on your consent

• In our legitimate business interest, provided your rights are not overridden

 

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared only with:

• SARS or other regulatory authorities where legally required

• Trusted third-party service providers who assist us (under strict confidentiality)

• Professional advisers where necessary to provide services

 

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against:

• Loss

• Unauthorised access

• Misuse or disclosure

• Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as:

• Required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

• Required by law or professional standards

• Once no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymised.

 

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction or deletion of your information

• Object to processing in certain circumstances

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

 

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

 

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

MJB Professional Accountants
Email:  info@mjbaccountants.co.za
Phone: +27 82 209 0283