Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 23 January 2026
At Seerah Capital, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data when you interact with our website, content, products, and services.
This Policy is drafted in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African data-protection laws.
1. Information We Collect and Our Role
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including when you:
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Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists
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Register for courses, events, or waitlists
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Purchase products or services
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Complete contact or enquiry forms
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Communicate with us via email or other channels
This information may include your name, email address, contact details, billing information, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
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IP address
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Browser and device type
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Operating system
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Referring website
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Pages viewed and time spent on the site
This data is generally aggregated and used for analytics and website performance purposes.
1.3 Third-Party Platforms
If you interact with Seerah Capital through third-party platforms or service providers (such as course-hosting, email, or payment platforms), those providers may collect additional information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
1.4 Our Role
Seerah Capital acts as the responsible party (data controller) for personal information collected through our website and services.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
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To deliver and administer our services, courses, and content
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To communicate with you, including responding to enquiries and providing updates
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To personalise your experience on our website
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To improve our website, services, and offerings
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To manage payments and transactions securely
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To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
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To conduct analytics and understand usage trends
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information in line with POPIA based on one or more of the following grounds:
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Consent: Where you have given voluntary, specific, and informed consent (e.g. subscribing to a newsletter). You may withdraw consent at any time.
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Contractual necessity: Where processing is required to fulfil a contract or provide a service you have requested.
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Legitimate interests: Where processing is reasonably necessary for our business operations, provided your rights are not overridden.
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Legal obligations: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
Age Restrictions
If you are under the age of 18 and resident in South Africa, parental or guardian consent is required before providing personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Enhance website functionality
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Improve user experience
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Analyse website traffic and performance
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, including:
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Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
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Email and communication platforms
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Website analytics providers
These service providers are contractually required to process personal data only for the purposes specified and to maintain appropriate security measures.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal information (where legally permissible)
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Object to processing for direct marketing purposes
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Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Exercising Your Rights
Requests can be submitted to:
📧 info@seerahcapital.com
We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with legal requirements.
7. Information Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction.
While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continuously review and improve our security practices.
8. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable South African laws and regulations.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent.
10. International Data Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside of South Africa, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the data, in line with POPIA requirements.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
12. Contact Details and Complaints
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is processed, please contact:
📧 info@seerahcapital.com
Complaints
If you believe that Seerah Capital has not complied with POPIA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.