Zwarts Accounting Services

Last Updated: 15 February 2026

Zwarts Accounting Services (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Full name
  • Contact details (email address, telephone number)
  • Physical address
  • Company information
  • Financial information provided for accounting services
  • Information submitted via contact forms
  • Any documentation provided for tax, payroll or compliance purposes

We only collect information necessary to provide our professional services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used for:

  • Providing accounting, tax, payroll and compliance services
  • Responding to enquiries
  • Meeting statutory and regulatory obligations
  • Communicating important updates
  • Maintaining accurate client records

We do not sell or distribute personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Lawful Processing

We process personal information:

  • With your consent
  • When necessary to perform a contract
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • For legitimate business purposes

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or damage
  • Disclosure
  • Misuse

Client financial data is handled with strict confidentiality and professional oversight.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only when:

  • Required by law (e.g., SARS, regulatory bodies)
  • Necessary to fulfil professional services
  • Required for compliance with statutory obligations

We do not share personal information unnecessarily.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as required:

  • To fulfil our professional obligations
  • To comply with statutory record-keeping requirements
  • For accounting and regulatory compliance

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permissible
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

8. Cookies & Website Usage

Our website may use basic cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information.

9. Contact Details

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:

Zwarts Accounting Services
2 Wilge Street
Secunda
2302

Tel. 017 631 2662

Email. rika@zacc.co.za