Consent Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

This Consent Policy explains how we obtain, manage, and respect your consent for the collection, use, and processing of your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

2. Types of Consent

We obtain different types of consent based on the nature of the information and its intended use:

  • Express Consent: Clear, specific agreement to particular uses of your information
  • Implied Consent: Consent inferred from your actions or circumstances
  • Opt-in Consent: Explicit permission given before we collect or use your information
  • Opt-out Consent: Opportunity to refuse or withdraw consent

3. When We Seek Consent

We will seek your consent when:

  • Collecting personal information through our website forms
  • Using your information for marketing communications
  • Sharing your information with third parties
  • Processing sensitive personal information
  • Using cookies and tracking technologies

4. How We Obtain Consent

We obtain consent through various methods:

  • Website Forms: Checkboxes and agreement statements
  • Service Agreements: Signed contracts and terms of service
  • Verbal Consent: Explicit verbal agreement during consultations
  • Email Consent: Opt-in subscriptions and email confirmations

5. Consent Requirements

For consent to be valid, it must be:

  • Freely Given: Provided without coercion or undue influence
  • Informed: Based on clear information about what you're consenting to
  • Specific: Related to particular purposes and uses
  • Revocable: Able to be withdrawn at any time

6. Managing Your Consent

You have the right to:

  • Review what you have consented to
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Update your consent preferences
  • Ask questions about how your consent is being used

7. Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent by:

  • Contacting us directly via phone or email
  • Using unsubscribe links in our communications
  • Updating your preferences through our website
  • Requesting deletion of your personal information

8. Impact of Withdrawing Consent

If you withdraw consent, please note that:

  • We may not be able to provide certain services
  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • We may retain some information for legal or legitimate business purposes
  • Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal

9. Record Keeping

We maintain records of:

  • When and how consent was obtained
  • What information was provided to obtain consent
  • How consent has been managed and updated
  • When consent was withdrawn, if applicable

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Consent Policy or wish to manage your consent preferences, please contact us at:

AuditPro SA
91 Rainhill Street
Cape Town, South Africa
Phone: +27 834-623-710
Email: contact@darnovaonline.sbs