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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Financeacademyza Institute (Pty) Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services at za-tradingacademy.info. Contact us at 14th Floor, Metlife Centre, 7 Walter Sisulu Avenue, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa, or via info@financeacademyza.info or +27 (0)21 830 9214.

Last Updated: August 22, 2025

POPIA Compliance

We process personal information in accordance with POPIA, ensuring lawful, transparent, and secure handling of your data. Personal information is collected only for specific, legitimate purposes and protected against unauthorized access.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our consultation services, including your name, email, phone number, address, financial details shared during consultations, and technical data about your website usage.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to deliver personalized consultations, communicate about appointments, improve our services, comply with legal obligations, and enhance user experience.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on your consent or our legitimate interest in providing quality consultation services, in compliance with POPIA requirements.

Data Sharing

We share your information only with your consent, to comply with legal obligations, or with trusted service providers who adhere to POPIA standards. Data is not shared unnecessarily.

Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, though no online transmission is entirely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your information for 7 years, as required by South African regulations, or as long as necessary to fulfill our services and legal obligations.

Your Privacy Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal information, and request data portability.

Cookie Consent

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You may accept or decline cookies via our cookie consent tool. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for analytics and functionality, each governed by their own POPIA-compliant privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their data without appropriate consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy, notifying you of significant changes via email or website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact

For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@za-tradingacademy.info or submit a request via our contact form.

Contact Information

Financeacademyza Institute (Pty) Ltd, 14th Floor, Metlife Centre, 7 Walter Sisulu Avenue, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa. Email: info@financeacademyza.info. Phone: +27 (0)21 830 9214.