Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy must be read in conjunction with the Terms. By using the Website, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Compliance with Applicable Law
Protecting user privacy is of utmost importance to us. Accordingly, RCS has developed this Privacy Policy in order to safeguard your personal information and to protect the confidentiality thereof. In so doing, RCS has taken cognisance of the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, 108 of 1996, the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002, the Protection of Personal Information Bill (currently before the South African Law Commission) and the common law so as to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and best practice under South African law.
No Liability for Unauthorised Disclosure
While we will do all things reasonably necessary to protect your rights of privacy whilst on the RCS Website, we cannot accept any liability whatsoever for unauthorised or unlawful disclosure of your personal and confidential information made by third parties who are not subject to our control.
Personal Information
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "personal information” means the user's name, surname, address, e-mail address, telephone number, cell phone number and ID number.
Consent to Collection
By using the Website, you consent to us collecting personal information subject to the limitations set out in this Privacy Policy.
Use of Personal Information Collected
RCS collects personal information when you submit an online application to make use of our services, or respond to a RCS survey. We collect personal information for purposes (i) of improving its service offering and increasing service efficiency, (ii) of direct marketing, including on-selling to third parties with whom we have a business relationship and (iii) specified in the Additional Terms.
Cookies
We use cookie technology which comprises tiny pieces of data or a small text file that is stored on your computer's hard drive and which contains information about you, so that the next time you visit the RCS Website, the cookie reminds us of who you are, enabling us to achieve our goal of providing a valuable online experience to you. You are able to however, disable this cookie technology in your Internet browser.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Subject to your right to withdraw your consent in certain instances, you agree that we may obtain your personal information and use it, for certain specified purposes above, including for internal RCS marketing and contract administration. We will also provide personal information to law enforcement authorities in response to subpoenas and other lawful requirements where so instructed.
Retension of Personal Information
All personal information will only be retained for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes mentioned above.
Accurate and Up To Date
RCS will use its best endeavours to keep the personal information it collects as accurate, complete and up to date as is necessary for the purposes mentioned above. You are able to review or update any personally identifiable information that we hold on you by e-mailing us or phoning us.
Security
RCS uses encryption, firewalls and other security technology and procedures to help protect the confidentiality of your personal information and prevent unauthorised access or improper use thereof. All personal information is securely stored in RCS's user Database.
Email Monitoring
RCS provides email addresses on the Website which enable you to contact us. In order to check for viruses we reserve the right to monitor and inspect all material and information transmitted over our system.
