Regulatory Compliance

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 28, 2024

1. Introduction

North Summit (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website northsummit.pro. We are registered in South Africa and dedicated to protecting your privacy. This document outlines how we process personal data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013, as well as general international standards for web visitors.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that is strictly necessary to answer your inquiries and provide visual production services. This includes:

Direct Contact Data: Name, work email address, phone number, and any visual production requirements you submit via our online forms.
Automated Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and site activity tracked through cookies and basic analytics.

3. Legal Grounds & Purpose of Processing

We process personal data based on your voluntary consent, performance of contract, or legitimate business interests. View our processing matrix below:

Purpose	Data Types	POPIA Compliance Ground
Responding to production queries	Name, Email, Phone, Message text	Consent / Pre-contract negotiation
Optimizing site performance	IP address, cookie metrics	Legitimate Business Interests
Fulfilling legal tax/invoice duties	Billing name, corporate reg number	Statutory obligation

4. Cookies & Google Consent Mode v2

We deploy Google Consent Mode v2. Non-essential cookies, including advertising and analytical scripts, are disabled by default (opt-in) until you provide active consent on our cookie banner. You can review your consent at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

5. Data Sharing & International Transfers

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. Data is only shared with trusted technical sub-contractors (e.g. hosting providers or visual editing platforms) that meet strict organizational safety guidelines. Some data may be processed on servers located outside of South Africa, subject to standard data protection clauses.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To access any personal data we hold about you.
To request correction or deletion of outdated or inaccurate data.
To withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
To object to direct marketing communications.
To file a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa ([email protected]).

7. Protection of Children's Privacy

Our visual production services are aimed strictly at commercial entities and adults. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children under the age of 18 without parental consent.

8. Contact Information

For any questions, data deletion requests, or POPIA queries, please contact our appointed Information Officer at:

Email: [email protected]