Newday Business Consultants Privacy Policy

 Newday Business Consultants (“we”, “our”, “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws.
 

1. Information Collected: We collect personal information necessary to provide our business consulting, accounting, tax, advisory, compliance, and related services. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Names, addresses, and contact details
  • Financial records and statements
  • Tax information
  • Any other information relevant to our service offerings

We collect this information through various means including engagement letters, client meetings, invoices, emails, and other forms of communication.

2. Purpose of Data Usage: Your personal information is used solely for the purpose of providing you with the requested services, which may include:

  • Accounting and financial reporting
  • Tax preparation and advisory services
  • Business consulting and advisory services

We only use your information as outlined in our engagement agreement or as otherwise agreed upon with you.

3. Data Security Measures: We employ stringent security measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

  • Secure storage systems with restricted access
  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular review and update of our security measures
  • Training of our staff on data privacy and security practices

These measures are designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

4. Data Sharing: Authorized Parties: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as software vendors or cloud service providers. These providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

In certain circumstances, we may also disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or regulatory requirement.

5. Client Access and Control: Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information held by us
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Compliance with POPIA: We adhere to the principles of POPIA, including accountability, processing limitation, purpose specification, and data minimization. Our practices are designed to ensure transparency and fairness in the processing of your personal information.

7. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Email: info@newdaybusinessconsultants.co.za

Important Considerations:

  • Regular Review: We regularly review and update our privacy policy to reflect changes in legislation and internal practices.
  • Clear Communication: Our privacy policy is easily accessible to clients and written in clear, understandable language.
  • Compliance Training: Our staff is trained on data privacy practices and their responsibilities under our privacy policy.

By engaging our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this privacy policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information.

 


 

 

Cookies

At Newday Business Consultants we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website functionality, and analyze how our website is used. This Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and your choices regarding cookie usage.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve functionality.

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

  1. Essential Cookies:

    • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities, such as security, session management, and accessibility.
    • Example: Maintaining a secure session when you log in to restricted areas of the website.
  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies:

    • Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if there are any errors. This helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
    • Examples:
      • Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behaviour to provide insights into website performance.
      • Hotjar: Provides heatmaps and user feedback to analyze user interactions and improve website design.
      • Matomo (formerly Piwik): A privacy-focused analytics platform for tracking visitor activity and engagement.
  3. Functionality Cookies:

    • Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
    • Example: Remembering your preferred language or region.
  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies (if applicable):

    • Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you.
    • Note: Newday Business Consultants does not use advertising cookies unless explicitly stated and agreed upon.

 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure our website operates smoothly and securely
  • To analyze website usage and improve its performance
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To provide a tailored experience when you visit our website.

 

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Most web browsers allow you to:

  • Accept or reject cookies
  • Delete cookies stored on your device
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Disable cookies altogether

Note: Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and limit your ability to access certain features.


5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies, such as:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks and reports website traffic and user behavior.
  • Hotjar: Provides insights into user interactions through heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys.
  • Matomo: An open-source analytics platform that offers privacy-compliant visitor tracking.

These third parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more details.


6. Consent to Use Cookies

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.


7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.


8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Email: info@newdaybusinessconsultants.co.za
Contact Number: 064 900 4461
Postal Address: 279 Acacia Road, Blackheath, Randburg, Gauteng, 2195


Effective Date: January 14, 2025

This privacy policy is designed to meet the requirements of South African law and reflects our commitment to protecting your online privacy while providing you with exceptional service and ensuring transparency in how cookies are used on our website.