Last updated: January 2026
Daveraj Sauls Attorneys (“DSA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or make use of our legal services.

1. Who We Are
Daveraj Sauls Attorneys is a South African law firm providing legal services including, but not limited to, criminal law, labour matters and civil litigation.
For purposes of POPIA, Daveraj Sauls Attorneys is the Responsible Party in respect of personal information processed through this website and our legal practice.

2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Full name and surname
Contact details (email address, telephone number, physical address)
Identity number or passport number (where legally required)
Case-related and legal matter information
Correspondence sent to us via email, contact forms or other communication channels
Website usage data, including IP address, browser type and pages visited
We only collect personal information that is necessary, relevant and adequate for the purposes set out in this policy.

3. How We Collect Personal Information
Personal information is collected when you:
Complete a contact form on our website
Contact us via email, telephone or WhatsApp
Consult with us or instruct us to act on your behalf
Subscribe to updates or request information
Visit our website (through cookies and similar technologies)

4. Purpose of Processing Personal Information
We process personal information for the following lawful purposes:
To provide legal advice and legal services
To communicate with you regarding your enquiry or legal matter
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To administer and manage client relationships
To improve our website, services and user experience
To protect our legitimate interests and legal rights
We will not process personal information for any purpose other than that for which it was collected, unless permitted or required by law.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information in accordance with POPIA on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Your consent
The performance of a contract or legal mandate
Compliance with a legal obligation
Protection of a legitimate interest

6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
Courts, regulatory bodies and statutory authorities where required by law
Advocates, experts, consultants or service providers engaged in a legal matter
Third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, IT services or administration
All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality of your personal information and to process it in accordance with POPIA.
We do not sell or trade personal information to third parties.

7. Security of Personal Information
We take appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
Loss, misuse or unauthorised access
Unlawful processing
Accidental disclosure or damage
While we take all reasonable steps to secure personal information, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as:
It is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
Required by law, professional rules or regulatory obligations
Necessary to protect our legal rights
Once personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion of personal information
Object to the processing of personal information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

10. Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage statistics.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.

11. Information Regulator
If you believe that we have not complied with POPIA, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Website: justice.gov.za/inforeg

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect upon publication.

13. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is processed, please contact:
Daveraj Sauls Attorneys
Email: info@dsaulsattorneys.co.za
Telephone: +27 60 329 0646

By using this website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.