How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Attie Olivier Social Worker ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African legislation.
By using this website or submitting an enquiry, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Attie Olivier is a registered Social Worker (SACSSP) based in Pretoria, South Africa, operating as part of the healthcare team at Dr. Stephanie Gouws' practice.
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through our contact form. This may include:
We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as health records or financial details) through this website. Any sensitive information shared in a message is treated with the utmost confidentiality.
We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:
We will never use your personal information for unsolicited marketing, and we will never sell or share your information with third parties for commercial purposes.
Our contact form is processed by Netlify, a third-party hosting and form management platform. When you submit the contact form, your submission is stored securely in Netlify's form management system and forwarded to us by email.
Netlify's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy. Form submissions are stored only as long as necessary to process your enquiry and are deleted thereafter.
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
This website uses cookies only for Google Analytics purposes as described above. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking personal behaviour, or any other purpose. Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your information is transmitted securely over HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ajjo@mweb.co.za.
If you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with POPIA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
This website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: