Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Phuhliso Property Consultants (Pty) Ltd ("Sinov8", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") and other applicable South African legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name, surname, and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Information you provide when applying for a role or contacting us
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you visit our website
• Usage data including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and communicate with you
• To process job applications
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our legitimate business interests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on one or more of the following grounds as permitted by POPIA: your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. We may also disclose information where required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or de-identify it.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Object to the processing of your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Phuhliso Property Consultants (Pty) Ltd (t/a Sinov8)
Email: info@sinov8.co.za