Last updated: May 2025
Welcome to www.mas-financialservices.co.za (the “Site”). At MAS Financial Services, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit or interact with our Site.
By accessing our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. This applies to both visitors who browse the Site without engaging in transactions (“Visitors”) and those who register or interact with our services (“Authorized Customers”).
1. Information We Collect
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) refers to data that can be used to identify or contact a specific individual, such as:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Financial information
- Business details (for Authorized Customers)
We collect basic profile details from all Visitors and additional data from Authorized Customers related to their business needs and service interests.
2. How We Collect Information
Information may be collected:
- Directly through forms, email, or site interactions
- Automatically via cookies and analytics tools
- Through third-party service providers (e.g., banks, credit evaluators)
These third parties may only access your data as required to perform their services and are requested to adhere to applicable privacy laws.
3. Use of Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Send updates, promotional offers, and service notices
- Customize your experience on our Site
Authorized Customers may also receive communications about business opportunities or service enhancements unless they opt out.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Authorized Customers (in B2B contexts)
- Trusted service providers and partners
- Legal authorities when required by law (e.g., court orders or investigations)
We also reserve the right to share aggregated, anonymized data for business analytics.
5. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. This includes:
- Restricted access to PII
- Use of encryption for sensitive data
- Periodic audits of our systems
Please note, while we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. Use of our Site is at your own risk.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Understand how users interact with our Site
- Improve functionality and content delivery
- Automatically log out idle users for security
You may disable cookies in your browser, though this may impact your site experience.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You may:
- Update or correct your personal information
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Request deletion or deactivation of your PII
To do so, contact us at info@mas-financialservices.co.za. Note that backup or archived data may retain some residual information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and, if necessary, notify you directly if significant changes impact your data rights.
9. External Links
Our Site may link to third-party websites. MAS Financial Services is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
MAS Financial Services
The Firs, Cradock Avenue, Rosebank
Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Email: info@mas-financialservices.co.za
Website: www.mas-financialservices.co.za