Who we are

Julies Attorneys Incorporated, incorporated in the Republic of South Africa with Company Registration Number 2007/028449/21 and its registered address at 16 Tyrwhitt Avenue, Rosebank, Gauteng, 2196, who hereinafter will be referred to as “Julies Attorneys”, “us” or “our”. Our domain is julieslaw.co.za and website address is https://www.julieslaw.co.za/.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

At Julies Attorneys, we collect information for several reasons, including providing legal services, improving our website, and complying with legal requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the information we collect.

Information You Provide Directly

– Comments: When you leave comments on our website, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information to help detect spam. You can also choose to save your name, email, and website address in cookies for your convenience. These cookies expire after one year.

– Media: If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data.

– Contact Forms: We use the information you provide in contact forms, like your email address, to interact with you directly.

– Client Provided Records: These are documents and information we receive directly from you, including those provided to a third party acting on your behalf.

Information Collected Automatically

– Cookies: We use cookies to store your login information, display preferences, and other browsing data. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. You can choose to be remembered for two weeks, and a temporary cookie is used to check if your browser accepts cookies. When you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is used to track that specific action but expires after one day.

– Analytics: We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and improve our services. This may include information about your visits to our website and your interaction with advertisements.

Information from Third-Party Sources

– Third-Party Records: In addition to the information you provide, we may collect relevant records from external sources for your case.

– Embedded Content: Articles on our website may include embedded content from other websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content.

Internal Records

– Internally Generated Records: We maintain records generated within the firm, such as correspondence, legal documents, and case files.

– Administrative Records: The firm keeps various administrative records for internal operations, including fee structures and marketing materials.

– Legal and Professional Records: We adhere to Law Society regulations and maintain records related to professional activities.

We take your privacy seriously. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

How long we retain your data

Your data and information will be retained by Julies Attorneys for as long as is legally required or permissible.

Sharing of your data and information

Julies Attorneys may share your data and/or information with third parties who provide relevant services.

Julies Attorneys may also share your data and/or information when required to do so by law or to protect their legal interests.

Protection of your data and information

At Julies Attorneys, we take data security seriously and implement several measures to protect your information:

– Encryption: We use encryption to safeguard data and information submitted through our website.

– Secure Storage: Data is stored on trusted cloud platforms registered under Julies Attorneys. These platforms are operated by Julies Attorneys and its partners with secure agreements in place. Additionally, strict access control and password policies, including multi-factor authentication, are enforced.

– Physical and Electronic Security: Personally identifiable information is stored securely on servers and devices when in electronic format. When printed out, this information is kept in locked filing cabinets.

– Third-Party Providers: We only partner with trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict data security protocols.

What rights you have over your data

PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), No 2 of 2000) grants you the right to access information held by Julies Attorneys Inc, subject to certain limitations.

How to Request Access to Information

– Subject Line: Clearly state “PAIA Request” in the subject line of your email.

– Email Address: Send your request to the Information Officer, Janine Julies, at janine@julieslaw.com.

– Content of Your Request: Briefly describe the information you are requesting. Be as specific as possible to ensure a prompt response. Include your full name and contact details (email address and/or phone number).

Processing Fees

Julies Attorneys may charge a minimal fee to process your request. This fee will cover the cost of copying and supplying the information. You will be notified of any applicable fees before your request is processed.

Disclaimer for interaction on the WhatsApp platform

Julies Attorneys comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and the Data Protection conditions housed under POPIA with respect to the processing of all and any Personal Information pertaining to all and any data subjects.

Clients and potential clients are accordingly informed that Interactions with Julies Attorneys on WhatsApp, may result in:

1. Data sharing with Facebook: WhatsApp is owned by Facebook, which raises concerns about the sharing of user data with the parent company.
2. Metadata collection: WhatsApp collects metadata such as business profiles, customer interactions, and usage patterns.
3. Location tracking: WhatsApp may collect and share location data with Facebook.
4. Government surveillance: Governments can request user data from WhatsApp, potentially compromising privacy.
5. Unauthorised access to backups: If a business’s phone or backup service is hacked, its messages and customer data can be compromised.
6. Employee access: Employee access to business and customer data can pose a risk if proper security measures are not in place.