Consent Policy

Last Updated: June 20, 2025

1. Introduction

This Consent Policy explains how FinAudit ("we," "our," or "us") obtains, records, and manages consent from users and clients when collecting and processing personal information.

2. What is Consent?

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of your wishes by which you signify agreement to the processing of your personal data. Consent can be provided by a clear affirmative action such as:

  • Ticking a checkbox on our website
  • Selecting an option in a form
  • Signing a document
  • Verbally confirming consent (which we will record)

3. When We Seek Consent

We seek your consent when:

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

4. How We Obtain Consent

We obtain consent through various methods depending on the context:

  • Website forms with clear checkboxes
  • Cookie consent notifications
  • Explicit consent forms for audit services
  • Written agreements

In all cases, we ensure that:

  • Consent is freely given
  • The purpose of data processing is clearly explained
  • The consent mechanism is unambiguous
  • Consent can be easily withdrawn

5. 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.

To withdraw your consent, you can:

  • Click the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
  • Contact us directly using the information provided below
  • Update your preferences in your account settings (if applicable)

6. Children's Consent

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children without appropriate parental consent as required by applicable laws.

7. Record of 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 (which form, checkbox, etc.)
  • Whether they have withdrawn consent

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Consent Policy or wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +27 16 933 0725
  • Address: 45 Mandela Street, Johannesburg, 2001, ZA