This policy applies to the collection, use, disclosure and management of Burning Bush Debt Relief clients' personal information. Burning Bush Debt Relief (Pty) LTD (BBDR)is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy applies to all of the web pages related to the company, being: https://bbdebtrelief.co.za/
1. Accountability
The Program Director of BBDR is accountable for compliance with these policies and procedures regarding the manner in which Burning Bush Debt Relief collects, uses, discloses and otherwise manages personal information. The Program Director is appointed as the Privacy Officer for BBDR. BBDR is responsible for personal information in its custody and control. Burning Bush Debt Relief (Pty) Ltd is the sole owner of the data collected through the website and will not disclose this information to third parties in any way other than as stated herein.
2. What Information Is Collected?
All the information gathered in the online contact us, subscribe and other forms on the website is used to personally identify users on this website. The information provided by a user will only be used as stated in the website's Terms & Conditions. The website may collect certain information about your visit to the website, such as; the name of the Internet service provider and the Internet Protocol (IP) address through which you access the Internet; the date and time you access the Site; the pages that you access while at the Site and the Internet address of the Web site from which you linked directly to our site. This information shall be used to help improve the website, to analyze trends, and to administer the website.
3. Identifying the Purposes Collecting and Using Personal Information
BBDR collects and uses personal information to provide advice and information on personal money management issues and to provide advice, information and options for debt repayment to BBDR clients by dealing with their various creditors. The personal information collected by BBDR includes information on clients' debts, income, assets, living expenses, employment situation, general financial status and their relationships with various creditors. BBDR also uses the aggregate demographic information from the personal information collected to identify services and programs that may benefit the communities we serve; to target our marketing and awareness programs; and to maintain the ongoing financial support and cooperation of our stakeholders. No individual can be identified through this information. BBDR personnel are trained to explain the purposes of collecting the information to any client who asks for an explanation. The purpose for which personal information is collected and used by BBDR personnel is communicated to each client at or prior to the time of collection.
4. Getting the Client's Consent
BBDR will not collect, use or disclose a client's personal information without the express consent of the client.
5. Limits for Collecting Personal Information
BBDR personnel collect personal information about individuals only where such individual is a client or potential client of BBDR. Our clients' personal information is not used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the client or as required by law.
6. Limits for Disclosing and Retaining Personal Information
BBDR discloses personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected. It keeps information for as long as it is required for the stated purposes. Access to your personal information held by BBDR may also be requested by third parties. The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (‘PAIA’) regulates and sets out the procedure for such a request and under which circumstances such access may be granted or refused. BBDR retention policy provides that files regarding Debt Consolidation Programs (DCP) are retained for a maximum of 7 years from the date the DCP is closed, after which time the files are permanently destroyed. BBDR retention policy provides that files regarding financial counselling only sessions are retained for a maximum of 7 years from the date of the last counselling session, after which time the files are permanently destroyed. Personal information that is no longer required to fulfil the identified purposes or that is not required to be retained pursuant to any applicable law is destroyed, erased or made anonymous. BBDR reviews the personal information in its custody and control on a periodic basis in order to ensure that personal information no longer required to be retained has been destroyed, erased or made anonymous.
7. How can I update or correct my information?
BBDR ensures, to the best of its ability, that the information it holds is accurate, complete, current and relevant to the identified purposes. BBDR maintains a strict confidentiality agreement with those who have access to the personal information being held by BBDR. Any corrections to the information can be given to those parties. BBDR recognizes that it is crucial that creditors of its clients have current and accurate information in order to make important decisions regarding the acceptance of our client Debt Consolidation Programs as well as other credit decisions. If your personal identification information changes (such as your e-mail address), or if you no longer desire our services, you can correct, update or remove your personal information from our data bank by e-mailing us at mercy@bbdebtrelief.co.za
8. Safeguarding Personal Information
All personal information supplied to Burning Bush Debt Relief or collected by BBDR is kept strictly confidential. BBDR ensures that personal information is stored in electronic and physical files that are physically secure. Security measures include storage of files in locked filing facilities when not in use; secure locks on the offices of BBDR and its satellite offices. Electronic files are protected by encryption software. Staff passwords to access such electronic files are controlled and employ high-level encryption practices. Distribution of personal information regarding clients is restricted to the employees of BBDR and any creditors for whom a Debt Consolidation Program is entered into in respect of BBDR clients. The employees of BBDR sign a Confidentiality Agreement and will abide by these privacy policies and procedures. Physical BBDR files containing personal information are shredded under the supervision of BBDR employees. Deleted electronic files will be permanently removed from the system, as discussed in section five (5).
9. Individual Access to Personal Information
Upon written request, BBDR will provide an individual with confirmation as to whether BBDR has personal information about them, what the information is, what it is being used for and to whom the information has been disclosed. Individuals should send their written request for access, with contact information and enough information about themselves to identify them to the Executive Director of BBDR. BBDR will respond within thirty (30) days of receiving any access request at no cost to the individual. If the individual can provide proof of an error in the personal information held by BBDR, then BBDR will amend the information and where appropriate, send the corrected information to others who have used the incorrect information. If BBDR denies the individual's request for access, it will state the reasons for denial. You may also view or request your personal information that BBDR has on record and/or correct it if necessary on written request to BBDR. You may update personal information at any time by e-mailing mercy@bbdebtrelief.co.za
10. How can I as a user opt out of the service?
Many of the services available on the website provide the user with the opportunity to opt out of receiving communications from us. In addition, in our e-mail communications, we will have instructions on how to unsubscribe so that you will not receive any further e-mails from us if you so choose. If you have trouble in deactivating your subscription or in modifying your account or personal profile information, please e-mail mercy@bbdebtrelief.co.za for further assistance.
11. Handling Individual Complaints and Questions
Individuals may send any complaints regarding BBDR's compliance with its own privacy policies and procedures to the Program Director of BBDR. The Program Director or designated staff will investigate the complaint and respond to the individual. If the individual's complaint is justified, BBDR will change its policies and procedures related to the matter so that other individuals will not experience the same problem. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us; By E-mail at mercy@bbdebtrelief.co.za; or By your use of this website, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy. If you do not accept our Privacy Policy, you must immediately cease your use of the website and log off the website if logged in.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this policy from time to time in order to address new issues and to reflect changes on our website. Changes will be posted on the website so that you will always know what information we are gathering, how we might use such information, and whether we will disclose such information to third parties. We recommend that you refer back to this policy regularly to note if any amendments have been effected hereto. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes hereto signifies your acceptance of the changes.
13. Domicilum
Burning Bush Debt Relief (Pty) Ltd chooses as its domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes under the website, including in the giving of any notice, the payment of any sum, the serving of any process, as follows:
3 Tin Street
Chroompark
Mokopane
0601