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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Paargim (Pty) Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.paargim.co.za.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Company name (if applicable)
  • Any information voluntarily submitted via contact forms, email enquiries, or subscriptions
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited

2. How We Collect Information

Personal information is collected when you:

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Contact us via email or telephone
  • Browse our website (through cookies and analytics tools)

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide requested services
  • Communicate with you regarding our offerings
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Send marketing communications where consent has been given

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or communication services
  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle personal information securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

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

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy below for more information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please reach out.

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