WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: 01 Jan 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

OSPF SECURE respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.ospfsecure.com

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Company Name: OSPF SECURE PTY Ltd.

Address: 16 Culross Rd Bryanston, Sandton 2191

Phone: +27 61 588 5168

Email: engage@ospf.co.za

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Company information (company name, job title)
  • Inquiry details when you contact us
  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or downloading resources
  • Information submitted through forms, surveys, or applications

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type and version, time zone, browser plug-in types)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, navigation paths)
  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Business partners and service providers
  • Publicly available sources
  • Social media platforms (when you interact with us)

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Purpose Legal Basis
To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information Legitimate interest / Contractual necessity
To provide and maintain our website Legitimate interest
To improve our website and services Legitimate interest
To send security updates, newsletters, and marketing communications Consent / Legitimate interest
To analyse website usage and trends Legitimate interest
To protect our website and business from security threats Legitimate interest / Legal obligation
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations Legal obligation
To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims Legitimate interest

5. DATA SECURITY

As an IT security company, we implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Network security and monitoring
  • Employee security training
  • Incident response procedures

Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including:

  • As required by law or regulation
  • For the duration of any business relationship
  • To resolve disputes or enforce agreements
  • For legitimate business purposes

Upon expiration of the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Professional Advisors: Lawyers, auditors, and insurers as necessary
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and process it only for specified purposes in accordance with our instructions.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If we transfer your data outside your home jurisdiction, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
  • Binding corporate rules
  • Other legally approved mechanisms

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track effectiveness of marketing campaigns

9.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Right Description
Access Request copies of your personal data
Rectification Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
Portability Request transfer of your data to another organization
Objection Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at engage@ospf.co.za. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control tracking through cookie settings and browser configurations.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

13. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Notice does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated notice on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

15. CONTACT US

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Email: engage@ospf.co.za

Address: 16 Culross Rd Bryanston, Sandton 2191

Phone: +27 79 039 6008