Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and informs You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

Bertie Burger and Associates (Pty) Ltd (“We”, “Us”, or “Our”) respects Your privacy and is committed to protecting Your Personal Data. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access Our Service or parts of Our Service.
• Company refers to Bertie Burger and Associates (Pty) Ltd, 100B Outeniqua Avenue, Spitskop, Bloemfontein, 9330.
• Cookies are small files that are placed on Your device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history.
• Country refers to South Africa.
• Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the Website.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
• Website refers to Bertie Burger & Associates, accessible from https://bbm.co.za/.
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You, including:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information such as Your Device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visits, and other diagnostic data.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on Our Service and store certain information. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies; however, this may impact some functionalities of the Service.

Use of Your Personal Data

Bertie Burger and Associates (Pty) Ltd will not sell or rent Your personally identifiable information to third parties.

We may use and share Your Personal Data in the following situations:

• To provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring usage.
• To manage Your Account, providing You access to certain functionalities.
• For contract performance, ensuring compliance with agreements for products or services.
• To contact You regarding updates, security alerts, and administrative communications.
• To provide You with news and offers similar to those You have already purchased or enquired about, unless You have opted out.
• To manage Your requests regarding inquiries or service support.
• For business transfers, such as mergers or acquisitions.
• For data analysis, improving Our Service and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect Our rights and interests.

Sharing of Information

We may send personally identifiable information to third parties if it is necessary to provide a requested product or service. However, We will only disclose aggregate information about users, which does not identify individuals but represents the user population in general terms.

Electronic Communications

By visiting Our Website, You consent to receiving electronic agreements, notices, and disclosures. Accessing information by electronic means satisfies any legal requirement that communications be in writing.

Retention and Deletion of Your Personal Data

We will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of Your data, but We may retain certain information where required by law or legitimate business purposes.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take reasonable measures to protect Your data but cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of the internet.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. If We become aware that Personal Data from a child has been collected, We will take steps to remove it.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Bertie Burger and Associates (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If You have any concerns or require amendments to Your Personal Data, please contact Us at:

• Email: bertie@bbm.co.za

By using this Website, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.