Website Terms of Use
Welcome to Agulhas Fund Services. By using our website, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions for accessing and using our website. Please read these terms carefully. If you disagree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms of use and our Privacy Policy.
Changes to Terms
Agulhas Fund Services reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued website use following any changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.
Use of Website
You agree to use our website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the website by any third party.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of Agulhas Fund Services or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorised use of any content is strictly prohibited.
Limitation of Liability
Agulhas Fund Services shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of our website and services. This includes damages to, or viruses that may infect, your computer equipment or other property.
Privacy Policy
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Republic of South Africa courts.
Privacy Policy
At Agulhas Fund Services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data. It has been drafted and implemented in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, referred to as the “POPI” Act.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, contact details, financial information, and any other relevant data necessary to provide our services. This information is gathered through various means, including but not limited to, online forms, phone calls, emails, and in-person consultations.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
Provide and manage our financial services subject to amendments agreed upon.
Communicate with you regarding your accounts or transactions
Improve our services and customer experience
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Sharing Your Information
Agulhas Fund Services does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide our services or comply with the law. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Protecting Your Information
We implement various security measures to protect your personal information. These measures include secure servers, encryption, and access controls to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure of your data.
Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@agulhasfs.com or download our PAIA manual, which provides guidelines on requesting information from us.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, emailed to you. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Thank you for trusting Agulhas Fund Services with your personal information. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us.
Site Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences, improve site functionality, and analyse traffic. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies per our Cookie Policy below. You can manage your cookie settings at any time using your browser preferences.
What Are Cookies
As is common practice with almost all professional websites, this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored; however, this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the site's functionality.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, which are detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry-standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave all cookies on if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
Disabling Cookies
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies usually results in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
The Cookies We Set
Forms related cookies
When you submit data through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
Site preferences cookies
To provide you with a great experience on this site, we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it. In order to remember your preferences, we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page that is affected by your preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter on this site.
• Third-party analytics are used to track and measure the usage of this site so that we can continue to produce engaging content. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site or pages you visit which helps us to understand how we can improve the site for you.
• From time to time, we test new features and make subtle changes to the way the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features, these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience while on the site and that we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.
More Information
Hopefully, that has clarified things for you. As was previously mentioned, if there is something that you aren't sure whether you need or not, it's usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it interacts with one of the features you use on our site.
For more general information on cookies, please read the Cookies Policy article.
However, if you are still looking for more information, then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:
Email: legal@agulhasfs.com
By visiting this link: https://www.auglhasfs.com/contact-us.html/
POPI Act Information & Privacy Access
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). This section outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data.
Access To Your Information
You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. Download our PAIA manual here. Download a Request for access to record of private body here. Download Outcome of request and of Fees Payable Form here.
Data Collection And Usage
We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our services. This includes information you provide directly, such as your name and contact details, and information collected automatically through your use of our website.
Security Measures
We employ robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. Our systems are regularly updated and tested to ensure the highest level of security.
Your Consent
By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy. We will notify you of any significant changes to our privacy practices.
For more detailed information, please review our full privacy policy or contact us directly with any questions or concerns. Your trust and privacy are our top priorities.