1. Introduction

Caulfield J. Attorneys Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your right to privacy and the protection of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website https://cjattorneysinc.co.za/ or contact us electronically.

This Policy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002 (ECTA), and other applicable South African law.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Information you provide directly: e.g. your name, email address, telephone number, and any other details you provide via our contact form or email.
• Automatically collected information: e.g. your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity collected through cookies and server logs.
• Legal and compliance information: where required by law (e.g. FICA compliance for client onboarding).

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and process personal information only for lawful purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries submitted through our website.
• Providing legal services to clients.
• Improving our website functionality and user experience.
• Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations.
• Administrative purposes related to our legal practice.
  
  

We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve performance and user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We will only share information:

• Where required by law or court order.
• With service providers who assist in operating our website or practice (subject to confidentiality agreements).
• Where necessary to protect our legitimate interests or those of our clients.
  
  

If information is transferred outside South Africa (e.g. cloud hosting), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by POPIA.

6. Data Security and Retention

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

Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations (e.g. statutory retention periods under FICA or Legal Practice Council rules).

7. Your Rights

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (www.inforegulator.org.za).
  
  

Requests may be directed to us at the contact details below.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

If we use third-party tools (such as Google Maps or analytics), your information may be processed by those providers under their own privacy policies.

9. Contact Details

Responsible Party:
Caulfield J. Attorneys Inc.

PostNet Suite # 031, Private Bag x3

CAPE TOWN 

Email: Hello@CJAttorneysInc.co.za
Telephone:+27 6 50 83 92 69

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.