Consent Policy

1. Introduction

This Consent Policy ("Policy") explains how FinAudit ("we," "our," or "us") obtains, records, and manages consent from users of our website and services. This Policy is designed to ensure transparency in our consent practices and to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

2. What is Consent?

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of your wishes by which you, through a statement or clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.

We obtain consent in various ways depending on the circumstances, but primarily through:

• Online forms where you actively tick checkboxes
• Cookie consent banners
• Subscription forms for newsletters and marketing communications
• Service agreements and contracts

3. Types of Consent We Collect

3.1 Website Usage Consent

When you use our website, we collect consent for:

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics to improve our website and services

3.2 Marketing Consent

We collect consent for:

• Sending newsletters and updates
• Promotional emails about our services
• Information about events, webinars, and educational resources

3.3 Service Provision Consent

When you engage our services, we collect consent for:

• Processing your personal data to provide our financial audit services
• Contacting you regarding your service inquiries
• Sharing your information with necessary third parties to fulfill our services

4. How We Obtain Consent

We ensure that consent is:

• Freely given: You have a genuine choice to provide or withhold consent without detriment.
• Specific: We clearly explain the purpose for which we seek consent.
• Informed: We provide clear information about what you are consenting to.
• Unambiguous: We use clear and plain language, and require affirmative action from you.

We do not use pre-ticked boxes or assume consent through silence or inactivity.

5. Recording and Managing Consent

We maintain records of all consents obtained, including:

• Who consented
• When they consented (timestamp)
• What they were told at the time (information provided)
• How they consented (e.g., online form, email, etc.)
• Whether they have withdrawn consent and when

6. Withdrawing Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can withdraw consent by:

• Using the "unsubscribe" or "opt-out" links in our marketing communications
• Contacting us directly via email or phone
• Adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie banner

We will process your request to withdraw consent within 30 days.

7. Children's Consent

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to consent to different categories of cookies:

• Necessary cookies: Required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
• Functional cookies: Enhance functionality but are not essential.
• Analytical cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Consent Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Consent Policy or our consent practices, please contact us at:

• Email: info@zelquithara.sbs
• Phone: +27 62 419 7055