BLAQTACH PRIVACY POLICY

Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026

1. Purpose

BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd ("BLAQTACH", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and integrity of the personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) ("POPIA"), and other applicable South African laws.

By accessing our website, using our services or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Existing and prospective clients
  • Employees and job applicants
  • Directors, members and shareholders
  • Suppliers and service providers
  • Business partners
  • Individuals whose personal information is processed as part of verification or due diligence services
  • Any person interacting with BLAQTACH

3. Information We Collect

Depending on the service requested, we may collect one or more of the following categories of information.

Personal Information

  • Full names
  • Identity number
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Residential address
  • Postal address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Gender (where required)
  • Marital status (where required)
  • Occupation
  • Employer information

Company Information

  • Company name
  • Registration number
  • Tax reference numbers
  • VAT number
  • PAYE number
  • UIF number
  • COIDA registration details
  • Director information
  • Beneficial ownership information
  • Business addresses
  • Banking confirmation details where required

Verification Information

Where authorised by law and, where applicable, with the necessary consent, BLAQTACH may process information relating to:

  • Identity verification
  • Employment verification
  • Qualification verification
  • Professional registration verification
  • Director verification
  • Business verification
  • Supplier verification
  • Tender compliance verification
  • Reference verification
  • Regulatory compliance verification

Fingerprint Information

Where fingerprint services are requested, we may process biometric information including:

  • Fingerprint images or templates
  • Appointment records
  • Verification reference numbers
  • Identity documents presented during enrolment

Biometric information is processed only for lawful purposes and in accordance with applicable legislation.

Website Information

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Website usage statistics
  • Cookies and similar technologies

4. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected directly from:

  • You
  • Your authorised representative
  • Your employer
  • Your organisation
  • Government departments
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Public registers
  • Educational institutions
  • Professional bodies
  • Verification agencies
  • Third-party service providers
  • Our website
  • Email communications
  • Telephone conversations
  • Online enquiry forms
  • Booking systems

5. Purpose of Processing

We process personal information to:

  • Register companies
  • Process amendments
  • Submit statutory filings
  • Facilitate SARS registrations
  • Facilitate UIF and COIDA registrations
  • Conduct verification services
  • Perform due diligence
  • Verify company information
  • Verify directors
  • Provide fingerprint services
  • Prepare quotations
  • Issue invoices
  • Communicate with clients
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud
  • Improve our services
  • Maintain security
  • Manage client relationships

We process only the information reasonably necessary to achieve these purposes.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

BLAQTACH processes personal information where:

  • You have given consent;
  • Processing is necessary to provide requested services;
  • Processing is required by law;
  • Processing protects a legitimate interest of the data subject;
  • Processing protects a legitimate interest of BLAQTACH or a third party, provided such interest does not override your rights.

7. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information where necessary to:

  • CIPC
  • SARS
  • Department of Employment and Labour
  • Department of Home Affairs
  • Companies Tribunal
  • CIDB
  • CSD
  • Financial institutions
  • Courier companies
  • Payment processors
  • Professional advisers
  • Auditors
  • Attorneys
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Courts of law
  • Other organisations where authorised by law or with your consent

BLAQTACH does not sell personal information to third parties.

8. Data Security

BLAQTACH implements reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against:

  • Loss
  • Theft
  • Unauthorised access
  • Unauthorised disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction
  • Misuse

Security measures may include:

  • Password protection
  • Role-based access controls
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Firewalls
  • Antivirus protection
  • Data encryption where appropriate
  • Staff confidentiality obligations

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Complete requested services;
  • Comply with legal obligations;
  • Resolve disputes;
  • Maintain business records;
  • Exercise or defend legal rights.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, destroyed or anonymised where appropriate.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

  • Request access to your personal information;
  • Request correction of inaccurate information;
  • Request updating of incomplete information;
  • Request deletion where legally permissible;
  • Object to certain processing activities;
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

Certain requests may be limited where BLAQTACH has legal obligations requiring continued processing.

11. Accuracy of Information

Clients are responsible for ensuring that information supplied to BLAQTACH is complete and accurate.

Failure to provide accurate information may delay services or affect the outcome of applications.

12. Cross-Border Processing

Where necessary, personal information may be processed or stored using reputable service providers located outside South Africa, provided appropriate safeguards are implemented and applicable legal requirements are satisfied.

13. Children's Information

BLAQTACH does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children unless authorised by a parent, legal guardian or applicable law.

14. Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, BLAQTACH may send:

  • Service updates
  • Compliance reminders
  • Newsletters
  • Promotional offers
  • Business insights

Recipients may opt out of marketing communications at any time without affecting service-related communications.

15. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience and analyse website performance.

Further information is contained in our Cookie Policy.

16. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

BLAQTACH is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

17. Data Breaches

Where required by law, BLAQTACH will notify affected individuals and the Information Regulator of security compromises involving personal information in accordance with POPIA.

18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

BLAQTACH reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version published on our website will apply from the stated effective date.

19. Complaints

If you believe that BLAQTACH has processed your personal information unlawfully, you are encouraged to contact us so that we may investigate and resolve your concern.

If you remain dissatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).

20. Contact Details

Information Officer

BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd

Website: www.blaqtach.co.za

Email: hello@blaqtach.co.za

Telephone: (046) 604 0000 - 073 509 4387

Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170

Last Updated: 26 July 2026