Privacy Notice (POPIA Compliance)
Effective Date: December 2025
At Binc Accounting and Tax Services, we respect your right to privacy and are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This Privacy Notice explains how personal information is processed both through our website and in the course of providing professional accounting and tax services.
Website Use and Enquiries
This website is primarily a static, informational platform.
The only personal information collected via the website is information voluntarily submitted through the Contact Us form. When you submit an enquiry, the information you provide is used solely to respond to your message and is transmitted to us via email.
The website does not use cookies, tracking technologies, analytics tools, or automated data collection mechanisms.
Personal Information Processed in Our Practice
As an accounting and tax practice, we collect and process personal and corporate information as required to provide professional services. This includes information obtained through formal client onboarding and ongoing engagements.
We are registered as an accountable institution with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and are legally required to collect, verify, and retain certain information in terms of applicable legislation.
Purpose of Processing
Personal information is processed for the purpose of:
- Providing accounting, tax, and related professional services
- Preparing and submitting tax returns for individuals and corporate entities
- Compiling annual financial statements
- Complying with statutory, regulatory, and professional obligations
Disclosure to Third Parties
Personal information is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.
Information may be disclosed only to:
- Government institutions where required by law, including the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
- Financial institutions, such as banks, where necessary to perform professional duties or comply with legal requirements
Storage and Security of Information
Personal information is stored on secure systems with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards in place. Access to information is restricted to authorised users only and is controlled through user permissions and access management measures.
Retention of Information
Personal information is retained for the period required by applicable legislation, including tax and FIC requirements. Where legally permissible, information may be retained indefinitely unless a lawful request for deletion is made, subject to statutory retention obligations.
Data Subject Rights
In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of personal information, where legally permissible
Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or the processing of personal information, please contact us at:
Email: webmaster@binc.za.net
Phone: +27 376-7759