Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 July 2025
Last Updated: 01 July 2025

Elev8 Business Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Identification Information: Name, surname, company name
• Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, WhatsApp number
• Professional Information: Job title, industry, business needs
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, OS, referring URLs
• Communication Records: Emails, contact form entries, WhatsApp
• Marketing Preferences: Your opt-in status and interests

2. How We Collect Information

• Direct form submissions and communications
• Cookies and analytics tools
• Trusted third-party integrations

3. Purpose of Processing

• To provide consulting services
• To respond to enquiries and service requests
• To send marketing material where consent is given
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligation
• Legitimate interest

5. Data Sharing

We share limited information with service providers for analytics, CRM, automation, and hosting. No data is sold or shared for advertising.

6. International Transfers

If data is stored or processed outside South Africa or the EEA, appropriate legal safeguards are implemented.

7. Data Retention

Your data is kept only as long as needed to fulfill service or legal purposes.

8. Security

We apply industry-standard security protocols to keep your data safe.

9. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access, correction, or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact:

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for analytics and performance improvement. Users may disable cookies via browser settings.

11. Children

Our services are not intended for persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Updates

This policy may be revised. The latest version will always be published on this page.