{"id":3,"date":"2024-12-11T14:24:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jvraccountantsinc.com\/za\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:06:27","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jvraccountantsinc.com\/za\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e41223 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64e41223\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-322135b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"322135b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Privacy Policy<\/p><p>Last updated: 28 August 2026<\/p><p>JVR Accountants Incorporated and JVR Accountants International respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal information through our websites and related communications.<\/p><p>We process personal information under applicable privacy and data protection laws, including South Africa\u2019s Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), and, where applicable, the European Union\u2019s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG).<\/p><p><strong>1. Who is responsible for your information<\/strong><\/p><p>Our South African and Netherlands-facing operations are provided through separate entities. The responsible party or data controller is the entity that determines how and why your personal information is processed in connection with your enquiry or services.<\/p><p><strong>South African operations<\/strong><\/p><p>Legal name: JVR Accountants Incorporated<br \/>Registration number: 2020\/556594\/21<br \/>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/jvraccountantsinc.com\/za\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\">https:\/\/jvraccountantsinc.com\/za\/<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@jvraccountantsinc.co.za\">admin@jvraccountantsinc.co.za<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Netherlands-facing operations<\/strong><\/p><p>Legal name: JVR Accountants International<br \/>Registration number: 2025\/197124\/07<br \/><br \/>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/jvraccountantsinc.com\/nl\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\">https:\/\/jvraccountantsinc.com\/nl\/<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@jvraccountantsinc.com\">admin@jvraccountantsinc.com<\/a><\/p><p>Privacy contact \/ Information Officer: admin@jvraccountants.com cc bianca@peachblack.co.za<\/p><p>In this policy, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d and \u201cour\u201d refer to the relevant entity. Where both entities participate in processing your information, we will explain their respective responsibilities where required.<\/p><p>This policy covers website visitors and related enquiries. Where our professional services involve additional processing, we will provide further privacy information where required.<\/p><p><strong>2. What personal information we collect<\/strong><\/p><p>Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Your name and surname.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Email address and telephone number.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Company or organisation name.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Information included in your enquiries and communications.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Technical and usage information, such as IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, referral source and approximate location, where collected by our website systems or enabled tools.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Cookie preferences and consent records.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>We generally collect information directly from you when you complete a form, request information or contact us by email, telephone or WhatsApp. Technical information may be collected automatically through website logs, cookies and similar technologies.<\/p><p>If we obtain personal information about you from another source, we will provide information about that source and the processing where required by law.<\/p><p>We collect information that is relevant and reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.<\/p><p>Please avoid sending identity documents, banking details or sensitive financial information through general website enquiry forms. Contact us to arrange a suitable method of sharing these documents.<\/p><p><strong>3. Why we use your information and our legal grounds<\/strong><\/p><p>We use personal information only where we have an applicable lawful justification.<\/p><p>Depending on the circumstances, this includes:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Responding to enquiries:<\/strong> taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, or our legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Providing and administering services:<\/strong> performing a contract, complying with applicable legal obligations, or pursuing legitimate interests where appropriate.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Managing business communications:<\/strong> our legitimate interest in maintaining client relationships and handling correspondence.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Protecting our website and systems:<\/strong> our legitimate interest in preventing fraud, misuse and unauthorised access.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Website analytics and improvement:<\/strong> consent where required, or legitimate interests where the applicable law and tool configuration permit this.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Advertising and direct marketing:<\/strong> consent where required, or another legally permitted basis subject to applicable marketing rules.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Record-keeping and compliance:<\/strong> applicable legal obligations or legitimate interests, depending on the record and purpose.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider your rights and interests before proceeding. Where GDPR applies, reliance on a legal obligation must meet the requirements of EU or relevant Member State law.<\/p><p>We do not sell your personal information.<\/p><p><strong>4. Information you are required to provide<\/strong><\/p><p>Fields marked as required on our forms are needed to process your enquiry. Other fields are optional.<\/p><p>If you do not provide sufficient contact information or enquiry details, we may be unable to respond or assist you.<\/p><p>Where information is required by law or necessary to enter into or perform a service contract, we will explain the requirement and the consequences of not providing it at the relevant time.<\/p><p><strong>5. Cookies, analytics and advertising<\/strong><\/p><p>Our cookie information explains:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Which cookies and similar technologies are used.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Their purposes and providers.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Their duration.<\/p><\/li><li><p>What information they collect and with whom it is shared.<\/p><\/li><li><p>How to accept, refuse or change your preferences.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Where prior consent is legally required, we only activate the relevant cookies and tracking technologies after you consent.<\/p><p>You may refuse optional tracking and withdraw consent through not accepting the cookies pop-up when visiting the page. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.<\/p><p>Strictly necessary cookies may operate without consent. Some analytics may also qualify for an exemption under applicable law, depending on their configuration and impact on privacy.<\/p><p>Browser settings provide additional cookie controls, but deleting cookies does not necessarily withdraw consent already recorded by a service.<\/p><p><strong>6. Contact forms and communications<\/strong><\/p><p>When you contact us, we use the information you provide to manage and respond to your enquiry.<\/p><p>Information may be processed through our website, email, communication and client-management systems, where these are used. Access is limited to people and service providers who require it for authorised purposes.<\/p><p>Submitting an enquiry does not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications. Where we send direct marketing, we comply with applicable consent or existing-customer requirements and provide a way to opt out.<\/p><p><strong>7. WhatsApp, external links and embedded content<\/strong><\/p><p>Our websites may contain WhatsApp buttons, external links and embedded content, such as videos, maps or social media features.<\/p><p>Third-party services may process information under their own privacy policies. Where embedded content involves tracking that requires consent, we only activate that tracking after the relevant consent is given.<\/p><p>We remain responsible for processing within our control, including personal information we collect or disclose through these services.<\/p><p><strong>8. Who receives your information<\/strong><\/p><p>Where necessary and lawful, we may disclose personal information to:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Authorised personnel of the relevant JVR entity.<\/p><\/li><li><p>The other JVR entity, where necessary to direct your enquiry or provide the services you request.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Website hosting, maintenance, IT and security providers.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Email, communication and client-management providers.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Analytics and advertising providers, subject to applicable consent requirements.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Professional advisers.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Authorities or other recipients where disclosure is required or permitted by law.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Where a service provider processes personal information on our behalf, we require appropriate contractual protections, confidentiality and security measures.<\/p><p><strong>9. International transfers<\/strong><\/p><p>Our operations and service providers may involve processing personal information outside the country in which you are located, including transfers between the JVR entities where applicable.<\/p><p>Transfers from South Africa must meet the applicable requirements of POPIA. Where GDPR applies to a transfer outside the European Economic Area, we use an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism, such as an applicable adequacy decision or appropriate safeguards.<\/p><p>Where safeguards are used, you may contact our privacy contact for information about them and how to obtain a copy, subject to lawful redactions.<\/p><p><strong>10. How we protect your information<\/strong><\/p><p>We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.<\/p><p>No electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. This does not limit our obligations under applicable law.<\/p><p>Where a personal information breach occurs, we will assess it and notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals where legally required.<\/p><p><strong>11. How long we keep your information<\/strong><\/p><p>We retain personal information for the period needed for its purpose, subject to applicable legal obligations and justified retention requirements.<\/p><p>Records may be retained longer than 12 months where necessary for legal proceedings, regulatory requirements or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.<\/p><p>When retention is no longer justified, we securely delete or anonymise the information, as appropriate.<\/p><p><strong>12. Your privacy rights<\/strong><\/p><p>Subject to applicable law and its conditions and exceptions, you may have the right to:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Request access to your personal information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Request deletion of information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Object to certain processing, including direct marketing.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Request restriction of processing.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Receive and transfer personal information where the right to data portability applies.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of earlier processing.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Exercise applicable rights concerning decisions based solely on automated processing that have legal or similarly significant effects.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u201cWe do not use your personal information to make decisions based solely on automated processing that have legal or similarly significant effects on you.\u201d<\/p><p>To exercise your rights, contact the relevant entity:<\/p><p>JVR Accountants Incorporated: <a href=\"mailto:admin@jvraccountantsinc.co.za\">admin@jvraccountantsinc.co.za<\/a><br \/>JVR Accountants International: <a href=\"mailto:admin@jvraccountantsinc.com\">admin@jvraccountantsinc.com<\/a><\/p><p>If you are unsure which entity to contact, you may contact either address and we will help direct your request.<\/p><p>We may request information reasonably necessary to verify your identity. We will respond within the time limits required by applicable law.<\/p><p><strong>13. Complaints<\/strong><\/p><p>You may contact us with any privacy concern. You also have the right to lodge a complaint directly with a competent data protection authority.<\/p><p><strong>South Africa \u2014 Information Regulator<\/strong><\/p><p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/inforegulator.org.za\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/inforegulator.org.za\/<\/a><br \/>Complaints: <a href=\"https:\/\/inforegulator.org.za\/complaints\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/inforegulator.org.za\/complaints\/<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Netherlands \u2014 Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens<\/strong><\/p><p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl\/en\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl\/en<\/a><br \/>Complaints: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl\/en\/submitting-a-tip-off-or-a-complaint-to-the-ap\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl\/en\/submitting-a-tip-off-or-a-complaint-to-the-ap<\/a><\/p><p>Where GDPR applies, you may also complain to the competent supervisory authority, particularly in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or the alleged infringement.<\/p><p><strong>14. Changes to this policy<\/strong><\/p><p>We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our processing practices or legal requirements.<\/p><p>The latest version will appear on this page with its revision date. Where required, we will notify you of material changes and obtain fresh consent if a change requires it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Last updated: 28 August 2026 JVR Accountants Incorporated and JVR Accountants International respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal information through our websites and related communications. 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