POPIA Notice (Protection of Personal Information Act)
Last updated: September 2026
1. Information Officer
In terms of Section 1 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013) (“POPIA”), the Information Officer for World Focus 1724CC is:
Derick Engelbrecht — Director
Email: derick@globalconnexity.co.za
Phone: +27 61 074 1964
2. Purpose of Processing
World Focus 1724CC processes personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to commercial enquiries and trade requests submitted through our Website
- Preparing quotations, proforma invoices, and trade documentation
- Facilitating import, export, sourcing, and logistics transactions
- Communicating with clients, suppliers, shipping agents, and customs authorities
- Maintaining business records as required by South African law
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact details: Name, company name, email address, phone number, physical address
- Business information: Company registration details, trade licence numbers, tax numbers
- Transaction details: Product specifications, order quantities, shipping details, payment information
- Website usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies)
4. Sharing of Information
We share personal information only with:
- Suppliers and manufacturers (to fulfil trade orders)
- Shipping and logistics providers (to arrange transport)
- Customs authorities and regulatory bodies (where legally required)
- Financial institutions (for payment processing)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for processing at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure hosting, access controls, and encrypted communication channels.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by South African law (typically 5 years for tax and trade records).
8. Cookies
This Website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Complaints
If you believe we have mishandled your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: PAIA@inforegulator.org.za
Phone: 012 564 0100
Website: inforegulator.org.za
10. Contact
For POPIA-related enquiries, contact our Information Officer:
Derick Engelbrecht — derick@globalconnexity.co.za