Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: 14 May 2026

Welcome to mbls.co.za. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

 

1. Who We Are

MBLS operates the website mbls.co.za.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:

Email:
publishing@mbls.co.za

 

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company or organisation details
  • Any information submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, or enquiries

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website addresses

 

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests
  • Provide products or services
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications where consent has been provided
  • Maintain website security
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information in accordance with POPIA and only where:

  • You have given consent
  • Processing is necessary to provide services
  • Processing complies with legal obligations
  • Processing supports our legitimate business interests

 

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or services
  • Professional advisors
  • Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

 

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Unauthorised access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

 

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

 

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information where applicable
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

 

11. Contact Us

MBLS

Email:
publishing@mbls.co.za