Clarity. Foresight. Execution.
Empowering ethical leadership through compliance, insight, and action.
Effective Date: 30/12/2024
SoA Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our services or visit our website (www.ethicalconsulting.com.na).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information:
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Name, address, email, phone number, and identification details (e.g., ID/passport number).
1.2 Business Information:
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Company name, registration details, contact information, and ownership details.
1.3 Financial Information:
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Bank account details and proof of source of funds, as required under the Financial Intelligence Act (FIA).
1.4 Usage Data:
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Information about how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and access times.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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To provide fraud prevention, forensic accounting, and compliance consulting services.
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To comply with regulatory obligations, including reporting to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) under the FIA.
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To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional materials.
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To improve our website, services, and user experience.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
3.1 Regulatory Authorities:
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As required by law, including reporting suspicious activities to the FIC.
3.2 Service Providers:
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Third-party vendors who assist us with data processing, website hosting, or other operational needs. These vendors are bound by confidentiality agreements.
3.3 Legal Obligations:
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If required by law, subpoena, or court order.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Under Namibian law, you have the following rights:
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Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements.
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Objection: Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mel@cfe.com.na.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.