Privacy Policy For Starambi Consulting
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 27 May 2026
1. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform data subjects of how Starambi Consulting collects, uses, stores, processes, discloses, and protects personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”). Starambi Consulting is committed to ensuring that all personal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely.
2. RESPONSIBLE PARTY
The Responsible Party for purposes of POPIA is:
Starambi Consulting
South Africa
Email: info@starambiconsulting.co.za
Telephone: +27 (76) 493 5556
3. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Policy:
- “Operator” means a person or entity processing personal information on behalf of the Responsible Party.
- “Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable, living natural person and, where applicable, an identifiable existing juristic person.
- “Processing” means any operation concerning personal information, including collection, receipt, recording, storage, updating, use, dissemination, or destruction.
- “Data Subject” means the person to whom the personal information relates.
4. PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED
Starambi Consulting may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
4.1 Client Information
- Full names
- Identity or registration numbers
- Contact details
- Physical and postal addresses
- Email addresses
- Business information
4.2 Employment & HR Information
- Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
- Employment history
- Qualifications and certifications
- Payroll-related information
- Employee records
- Labour relations documentation
4.3 Legal Services Information
- Contracts and agreements
- Compliance documentation
- Case-related records
- Legal correspondence
4.4 Electronic Information
- Cookies and analytics data
- IP addresses
- Browser information
- Website usage information
5. PURPOSE FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information is processed for the following purposes:
- To provide legal consulting services
- To provide human resource consulting services
- To facilitate recruitment and employment processes
- To draft and manage legal documentation
- To comply with statutory and regulatory obligations
- To maintain client records
- To communicate with clients and stakeholders
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To prevent fraud and ensure security
6. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Starambi Consulting processes personal information in terms of:
- Consent of the data subject;
- Contractual necessity;
- Compliance with legal obligations;
- Legitimate business interests; and/or
- Any other lawful basis recognized under POPIA.
7. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information may be disclosed to:
- Regulatory authorities;
- Professional advisors;
- Payroll and recruitment service providers;
- Information technology service providers;
- Legal representatives;
- Government institutions where required by law.
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and adequate security safeguards.
8. TRANSBORDER INFORMATION TRANSFERS
Where personal information is transferred outside the Republic of South Africa, Starambi Consulting shall ensure that such transfer complies with POPIA and that adequate levels of protection are in place.
9. INFORMATION SECURITY
Starambi Consulting implements appropriate, reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
- Loss;
- Unauthorized access;
- Disclosure;
- Damage;
- Destruction; or
- Unlawful processing.
Security measures may include:
- Password protection;
- Secure servers;
- Access control measures;
- Data encryption where appropriate;
- Confidentiality agreements.
10. RETENTION OF INFORMATION
Personal information shall be retained only for as long as:
- Necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected;
- Required by law;
- Required for legitimate business purposes;
- Required for contractual obligations.
Thereafter, information shall be securely destroyed or de-identified.
11. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
Data subjects have the right to:
- Access personal information;
- Request correction of personal information;
- Request deletion or destruction of information;
- Object to processing;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
Requests may be submitted in writing to Starambi Consulting.
12. COOKIES AND WEBSITE TRACKING
The Starambi Consulting website may utilize cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience;
- Analyze website traffic;
- Improve website performance.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings.
13. BREACH NOTIFICATION
Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that personal information has been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized person, Starambi Consulting shall notify:
- The Information Regulator; and
- The affected data subjects,
in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
14. POLICY AMENDMENTS
Starambi Consulting reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions shall be published on the company website and become effective upon publication.
15. CONTACT DETAILS
For all privacy-related queries or requests:
Starambi Consulting
Email: info@starambiconsulting.co.za
South Africa
16. INFORMATION REGULATOR
Complaints may also be lodged with:
The Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Website: Information Regulator South Africa