Privacy Policy: Barnard Incorporated

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Barnard Incorporated (hereafter "Barnard Inc") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the https://www.barnardinc.co.za website ("Site"). This policy applies to the Site and all legal products and services offered by Barnard Inc.

1. POPIA Compliance & Commitment

As a leading commercial law firm based in Pretoria, South Africa, Barnard Inc is committed to protecting the privacy of our "Data Subjects" in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We ensure that allpersonal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and for specific,defined purposes related to our legal services.

2. Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, or engage with our legal resources. Users may be asked for, as appropriate:

• Individual Data (B2C): Name, email address, and phone number. ‍
• Sensitive Information: For matters involving Family Law, Divorces, or Child Rights, we may process sensitive personal information as required for legal proceedings.‍
• Business Data (B2B): Company registration details, VAT numbers, and director information for our corporate and commercial clients.

Users may visit our Site anonymously; however, refusing to supply personal identification information may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

3. Web Browser Cookies & Tracking

To enhance the User experience, our Site uses "cookies" placed on the User's hard drive for record-keeping and tracking purposes. We utilize the following advanced tracking and analytics tools:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4): To monitor site traffic and user behavior patterns.
• Microsoft Clarity: To understand how users interact with our site through heatmaps and session recordings.

Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent.

4. How We Use Collected Information

Barnard Inc may collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

• To Improve Customer Service: Information helps us respond to support needs and service requests more efficiently. ‍
• To Provide Legal Services: Processing data necessary for litigation, property transfers, M&A due diligence, and other commercial legal interventions.‍
• To Send Periodic Emails: We may use email addresses to respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

5. Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others. However, in the course of professional legal execution, we may share information with:

• The Deeds Office: For property transfers and conveyancing matters.
• Legal Counsel: For litigation and dispute resolution.
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our business or servicing Users, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

6. Data Subject Rights

Under POPIA, Users have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about them.
• Request the correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
• Object to the processing of their personal information for specific purposes.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Barnard Inc has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

8. Contacting Our Information Officer

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with Barnard Inc, please contact our designated Information Officer:

Information Officer: Douw Breed (Managing Director)
‍Physical Address: Barnard Inc.Brooklyn Place Office Park, Pretoria, South Africa Email: privacy@barnardinc.co.za