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Cader & Co

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PRIVACY POLICY

A legal disclaimer

PRIVACY POLICY: CADER & CO INC.

Last Updated: January 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Cader & Co Inc. ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is a South African legal practice based in Cape Town. We specialize in various fields of law, including Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial Law, and Shari'ah Law. In the course of our practice, we collect and process personal information from clients, employees, and website visitors.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is processed in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

2. THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information that is necessary for the provision of our legal services. This includes:

  • Identity Data: Full names, ID or passport numbers, and nationality.

  • Contact Data: Physical address, email address, and telephone numbers.

  • Compliance Data: Information required for FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) compliance, such as proof of residence and source of funds.

  • Financial Data: Bank account details (for payment processing or trust account transactions).

  • Matter-Specific Data: Personal details relevant to your legal instruction (e.g., employment history in labour matters, family details in estate planning, or property details in conveyancing).[3]

  • Technical Data: IP addresses and browsing behavior collected via cookies when you visit https://caderco.co.za/.
     

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We process your personal information for the following purposes:
 

  • Legal Services: To provide legal advice, represent you in litigation, and execute mandates (such as property transfers or drafting contracts).

  • Compliance: To meet our statutory obligations under FICA and the Legal Practice Act.

  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and keep you updated on your legal matters.

  • Business Operations: For billing, auditing, and managing our relationship with you.

  • Marketing: To send legal updates or newsletters (only where you have provided express consent).
     

4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may share your information with third parties only when necessary, including:
 

  • Professional Professionals: Counsel (advocates), expert witnesses, or correspondent attorneys.

  • Service Providers: IT support, secure cloud storage providers, and auditors.

  • Regulatory Authorities: The Legal Practice Council (LPC), the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), or the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

  • Public Bodies: Specifically for conveyancing matters, we share data with the Deeds Office.
     

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. DATA SECURITY

Cader & Co Inc. employs rigorous technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, destruction, or loss. Our digital files are encrypted, and our physical premises are secured to prevent unauthorized entry.

6. DATA RETENTION

In accordance with the Legal Practice Act and South African tax laws, we are required to retain client files for a minimum period (generally 7 years). Once the retention period expires, your information will be securely destroyed or de-identified.

7. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You may request a record of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: You may request that we update or correct inaccurate data.

  • Right to Objection: You may object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

  • Right to Complain: You may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been infringed.
     

8. INFORMATION OFFICER DETAILS

In compliance with Section 51 of PAIA and the requirements of POPIA, the following individual serves as the designated Information Officer for Cader & Co Inc.:
 

  • Information Officer: Youshaa Cader

  • Physical Address: 3 Belgravia Avenue, Lansdowne, Cape Town, 7780

  • Email: hello@caderco.co.za

  • Telephone: +27 71 622 6229
     

9. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of the site.

10. THE INFORMATION REGULATOR

Should you wish to contact the South African Information Regulator regarding our handling of your data:
 

Cader & Co Inc. reserves the right to amend this policy. Changes will be published on our website.

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