Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Notice

Effective Date: 3 August 2026

Richard Bougard is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal information responsibly in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) ("POPIA").

This notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you interact with us.

Responsible Party

The Responsible Party for the processing of personal information is:

Richard Bougard

Website: https://richardbougard.co.za

Email: richard@richardbougard.co.za

Telephone: +27829003320

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Information you provide through contact forms, bookings or email correspondence
  • Website usage information, including IP address, browser type and cookies where applicable

We only collect information that is relevant and necessary to provide our services.

Why We Collect Your Information

Your personal information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Arrange consultations, workshops, facilitation or speaking engagements
  • Provide information about our services
  • Improve our website and visitor experience
  • Communicate with you regarding requested services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Disclosure of Information

We may share your information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • IT support providers
  • Website analytics providers

These providers are required to protect your information and may only process it on our instructions.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

Protection of Personal Information

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or theft
  • Misuse
  • Unlawful disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction

While no electronic system can guarantee absolute security, we continually review and improve our security practices.

Retention of Information

Your personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Once no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information where legally permissible.
  • Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been infringed.

Information Regulator (South Africa)

If you believe your personal information has not been handled in accordance with POPIA, you may contact the Information Regulator.

Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

Email: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this POPIA Notice or how we process your personal information, please contact:

Richard Bougard

Website: https://richardbougard.co.za

Email: [Insert Email Address]

Telephone: [Insert Telephone Number]

Richard Bougard

Website: https://richardbougard.co.za

Email: richard@richardbougard.co.za

Telephone: +27829003320