Privacy Policy of NDK Consulting & Advisory – NDK Group

Last updated: October 18, 2021

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Service, and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words with the initial letter capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to NDK Group, South Africa.
• Cookies are small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history among their many uses.
• Country refers to South Africa.
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the Website.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• Website refers to NDK Consulting & Advisory – NDK Group, accessible from https://ndkgroup.co.za
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company/other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
• Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

This may include information such as your Device’s IP address, browser type/version, the pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

When accessing the Service by mobile device, additional information such as device type, operating system, unique ID, and mobile browser may be collected.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store information.

Types of cookies:

• Necessary/Essential Cookies – Session cookies required to provide services, authenticate users, and prevent fraudulent use of accounts.
• Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies – Persistent cookies that record whether users have accepted the use of cookies.
• Functionality Cookies – Persistent cookies used to remember preferences such as login details or language.

You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our Service may not function properly if you choose to disable cookies.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for purposes such as:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To manage your Account
• To perform a contract
• To contact you (email, calls, SMS, notifications)
• To provide news, offers, and updates
• To manage your requests
• For business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, etc.)
• For other purposes such as data analysis and improving services

Sharing of Your Personal Data

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers – To monitor and analyze the use of our Service, or to contact you.
• For Business Transfers – In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or part of our business.
• With Affiliates – We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require them to honor this Privacy Policy.
• With Business Partners – To offer you products, services, or promotions.
• With Other Users – When you share personal information or otherwise interact in public areas, that information may be viewed by all users.
• With Your Consent – We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Usage Data may be retained for shorter periods unless needed for security, functionality improvements, or legal obligations.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers outside your state, province, or country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers, provided adequate security and privacy controls are in place.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose Personal Data if required by law or valid requests from public authorities.

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data in good faith where necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the Company’s rights or property
• Prevent wrongdoing
• Protect personal safety of users/public
• Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

POPIA – The Protection of Personal Information Act (South Africa)

The POPI Act safeguards the integrity and sensitivity of private information.

Definition of Personal Information (per POPI Act):
“Personal information” means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person, including but not limited to:

• Information relating to race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, nationality, ethnic or social origin, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, belief, culture, language, and birth.
• Information relating to education, medical, financial, criminal, or employment history.
• Any identifying number, symbol, email address, physical address, telephone number, location information, or online identifier.
• Biometric information.
• Personal opinions, views, or preferences of the person.
• Correspondence sent by the person that is implicitly or explicitly private or confidential.
• The views or opinions of another individual about the person.
• The name of the person if it appears with other personal information, or if its disclosure would reveal further personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it from our servers.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to their site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and become effective when posted. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

• By email: [Insert company email address]
• By visiting this page on our website: https://ndkgroup.co.za
• By phone number: [Insert company phone number]