
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 22 January 2026
Vestnext (Pty) Ltd (“Vestnext”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors to our website and individuals who engage with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”)
1. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
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Contact information (such as name, email address, telephone number)
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Business or professional information (such as company name, role, or industry)
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Information submitted via contact forms or email correspondence
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Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited)
We do not intentionally collect special personal information unless required for a specific engagement and with appropriate consent.
2. How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
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Visit or browse our website
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Submit an enquiry or contact form
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Communicate with us via email or other channels
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Engage Vestnext for advisory services
Some technical information may be collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.
3. Purpose of Processing
We process personal information for the following purposes:
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Responding to enquiries and communications
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Assessing potential engagements and providing advisory services
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Managing client and professional relationships
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Improving the functionality and content of our website
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Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Personal information is processed only where lawful and necessary for these purposes.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information on one or more of the following lawful bases:
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With your consent
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To take steps prior to entering into a contract or to perform under a contract
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To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
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For legitimate business interests, where such interests do not override your rights
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or trade personal information.
Personal information may be disclosed to:
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Professional advisors or service providers engaged by Vestnext, where necessary and subject to confidentiality
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Regulatory or governmental authorities where required by law
Any third parties processing personal information on our behalf are required to implement appropriate security and confidentiality measures.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Access to personal information is restricted to authorised persons who require it for legitimate purposes.
7. 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 law. Once no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights
In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:
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Request access to personal information we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of personal information
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Object to the processing of personal information in certain circumstances
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
Requests may be directed to the contact details below
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.
10. Changes to This Policy
Vestnext reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect upon publication