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Privacy Policy

COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

Welcome to the Allan Wise Optometrist website, owned by Allan Wise Optometrist. Allan Wise Optometrist is committed to protecting the privacy of the user of the website. Allan Wise Optometrist values the trust of its subscribers and all others who work with it. Allan Wise Optometrist recognises that maintaining your trust requires transparency and accountability in how Allan Wise Optometrist handles your personal information. This privacy statement is incorporated into and is subject to Allan Wise Optometrist's standard Terms and Conditions relating to the use of the Allan Wise Optometrist website.

In performing Allan Wise Optometrist's services in the ordinary course of business, Allan Wise Optometrist may collect, use, and disclose personal information. Anyone from whom Allan Wise Optometrist collects such information can expect that it will be lawfully protected as far as reasonably possible and that any use of this information is subject to consent, as required by law. This is in line with the general privacy practices of Allan Wise Optometrist.

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and the principles outlined in Sections 50 and 51 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act No.25 of 2002 (ECTA) which govern your right to having your personal information kept private.

This privacy statement sets out how Allan Wise Optometrist collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards the Personal Information it processes during its business.

DEFINITIONS

In this privacy statement Allan Wise Optometrist makes use of the following terms:

  • "Personal Information" means all information which may be personal in nature or information about an identifiable natural or existing juristic person in terms of POPIA.
  • "User, you, your or yourself" refers to any person who makes use of the Allan Wise Optometrist website.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES Allan Wise Optometrist COLLECT AND WHY?

Allan Wise Optometrist may collect personal information in conducting its ordinary business operations, including using its website. In processing such personal information, Allan Wise Optometrist ensures that it complies with the provisions of POPIA, and personal information is used for legitimate business purposes.

Allan Wise Optometrist limits the use and disclosure of personal information to include only what is permitted in terms of POPIA, where consumers have consented to such collection, use and disclosure.

Confidentiality of your personal information is important to us. Unless we have your consent or permitted under the national laws, we will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to others. We will not use or share your personal information in ways unrelated to the circumstances described in this Website Privacy Statement.

OBTAINING CONSENT

Allan Wise Optometrist does not, except where otherwise permitted by law, collect, use, or disclose your personal information without your consent.

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Allan Wise Optometrist operates its website, and conducts its business in general, in accordance with South African legislation. Allan Wise Optometrist considers it imperative to protect the privacy interests of data subjects. If Allan Wise Optometrist sends personal information outside of South Africa (including if such information is hosted offshore), Allan Wise Optometrist will ensure that it takes all reasonable steps to ensure that it complies with all applicable laws in this regard, including POPIA.

Unless permitted under the law or your consent is obtained, Allan Wise Optometrist will not transfer your personal information outside the Republic of South Africa.

RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

All personal information retained on Allan Wise Optometrist's database, including such information obtained using the Allan Wise Optometrist website, is in accordance with the retention provisions set out in the laws and regulations of South Africa, including those set out in POPIA.

We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with laws and your consent to such purpose, remains valid after termination of our relationship with you.

YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

It is important to note that you have rights in relation to your personal information. You have the right to contact Allan Wise Optometrist at any time to ask Allan Wise Optometrist to:

  • Confirm that it holds your personal information.
  • Provide you access to any records containing your personal information or a description of the personal information that Allan Wise Optometrist hold about you.
  • Confirm the identity or categories of third parties who have had, or currently have, access to your personal information.

Allan Wise Optometrist aims to ensure that your personal information is accurately recorded. To be able to achieve this, we adhere to processes that help ensure and maintain data accuracy. We provide individuals with reasonable access to review and correct their personal information. Allan Wise Optometrist's contact information is as set out on the Contact Us page of this website.

When you make a request regarding your personal information, Allan Wise Optometrist will take reasonable steps to confirm your identity. There may be times when Allan Wise Optometrist cannot grant access to your personal information, including where granting you access would interfere with the privacy of others, or result in a breach of confidentiality. Allan Wise Optometrist will always provide you with reasons if this is the case.

If you are of the view that any personal information that Allan Wise Optometrist holds about you is incorrect, including that it is inaccurate, irrelevant, outdated, incomplete, or misleading, you can ask Allan Wise Optometrist to correct it. If you believe that any personal information that Allan Wise Optometrist holds about you is excessive or has been unlawfully obtained, you can ask Allan Wise Optometrist to destroy or delete it. You may do the same if you think that Allan Wise Optometrist has retained if for longer than necessary, given the purpose.

It is important, however, to understand that if you withdraw your consent for Allan Wise Optometrist to use some of your personal information, it may affect the quality and level of service that Allan Wise Optometrist can provide to you.

When you contact Allan Wise Optometrist, please let us know your name, address, any email address you have provided and a description of the circumstances under which you provided the data. We will make reasonable efforts to incorporate as soon as practicable the changes in personal information that we maintain.

You have the right to lodge a complaint to the Information Regulator:

  • By e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • To the following postal address: SALU Building, 316 Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria.
  • By telephone: 012 406 4818
  • By Fax: 086 500 3351.

SECURITY

Allan Wise Optometrist takes security and the protection of personal information seriously. We maintain physical, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect any data that we collect. We have adopted procedures to secure storage of personal information and are committed to working with our data suppliers to protect the security of personal information during any transfer to or from us.

We have also instituted safeguards to identify and help prevent the fraudulent use of personal information. Your personal information is only accessible to those employees, agents, or contractors for business purposes and on a strictly need-to-know basis. For security purposes we then move all the personal information that we collect or obtain about you, to an environment on our network that has controls in place to limit access to and secure the data.

On the Allan Wise Optometrist website, we take precautions to secure your personal information. If we ask you to provide your personal information, we will do so through a web page that uses the industry standard secure transport protocol. This protocol provides security for your information by encrypting it as it travels from your computer to our computer.

To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access to or making alterations to data we maintain.

Allan Wise Optometrist has adopted a security model to protect your personal information that complies with generally accepted information security practices and procedures. As part of Allan Wise Optometrist's security systems, Allan Wise Optometrist has implemented fire-wall technology, password controls, encryption processes and antivirus software. This is in addition to as the physical security measures adopted by Allan Wise Optometrist to ensure that it takes all reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent loss of damage to, or unauthorised destruction of personal information, and unlawful access to or processing of personal information. Allan Wise Optometrist has a security policy in place that every employee, and supplier of Allan Wise Optometrist must adhere to.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Allan Wise Optometrist defines children as individuals under the age of 18. This website is not intended for the use of children, and we do not intend to collect information about children through the Allan Wise Optometrist website. This Company does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18 and our website do not target children under 18. We encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and interests.

You must be at least 18 to access or use any products or services through the Allan Wise Optometrist website or become a subscriber of any program entitled to subscription benefits.

COOKIES

The Allan Wise Optometrist website uses cookies in a limited way. Cookies are small files containing information that a website uses to track a visit by a user. Allan Wise Optometrist uses session cookies to better understand how the Allan Wise Optometrist website is used by users to improve the performance of the Allan Wise Optometrist website for users.

A cookie is also set on your computer to allow Allan Wise Optometrist to recognize you whenever you visit and collect information, like the pages you visit and the preferences you choose. We use the information we collect for statistical purposes and to study how the Allan Wise Optometrist website is used so that we may improve and enhance your experience on the Allan Wise Optometrist website. No personal information is stored in cookies.

It is possible for you not to accept our cookies while using the Allan Wise Optometrist website by setting the preference in your web browser.

If you would like more information about cookies, you can visit: http://www.cookiecentral.com/n_cookie_faq.htm.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Allan Wise Optometrist website may offer links to third-party websites, including payment gateways for credit card payment. You should be aware that operators of linked websites may also collect your personal information (including information generated using cookies) when you link to their websites. If you follow a link to any of these websites, it is important to note that these websites have their own terms of use and privacy policies and that Allan Wise Optometrist does not accept any responsibility or liability for them.

As Allan Wise Optometrist is not responsible for any representations, information, warranties, or content on any website of any third-party. Allan Wise Optometrist does not exercise control over third-parties' privacy policies. Allan Wise Optometrist is not responsible for how such parties collect, use, or disclose your information. It is important for you to familiarize yourself with their privacy policies before providing them with your personal information.

Allan Wise Optometrist may use Google Analytics or other similar analytical tools to obtain information collected to display, optimise, and personalise advertisements and customer experience on our website. To determine which advertisements you may find useful, and to personalise your experience on the Allan Wise Optometrist website.

MARKETING

With your consent, Allan Wise Optometrist may use your personal information to promote and market additional products, services, and special offers from us or our affiliates that may be of interest to you. When you visit the Allan Wise Optometrist website, we may ask you if you want to sign-up to receive information and promotional offers and its marketing partners.

If you decide to register for emails, you may opt-out from receiving such communications, at any time. If you wish to opt-out, please contact us as per the details provided on the Contact Us page. If you do not provide us your consent, some features in our website may not be available to you.

We will use your personal information for the direct marketing purpose only if you give your consent to us or it is permitted by the laws.

In case you no longer want to receive this news or information, you may opt-out of receiving such by responding to the newsletter and asking to be unsubscribed or calling Allan Wise Optometrist and asking to be taken off the list.

UPDATING OF PRIVACY POLICY

Our compliance with this Website Privacy Statement will be monitored on a regular basis. Allan Wise Optometrist reserves the right to modify this Website Privacy Statement with or without notice. The Website Privacy Statement posted at any time via the Allan Wise Optometrist website shall be deemed to be the Website Privacy Statement then in effect. You therefore agree and undertake to review the Website Privacy Statement whenever you visit the Allan Wise Optometrist website.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions, concerns, or complaints related to this Website Privacy Statement or Allan Wise Optometrist's treatment of personal information should be directed to the email address as per the Allan Wise Optometrist website Contact Us page.