Who we are
NISH Accounting & Finance Solutions Effective Date: April 2026 Last Updated: April 2026
Introduction
NISH Accounting & Finance Solutions (“NISH”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and all applicable South African legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or services:
Through our contact form:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Message content
Automatically when you visit our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Cookies set by our website hosting and caching systems (see Cookies section below)
When you engage our services:
- Business name and registration details
- Financial records and documentation as required to deliver our services
- Contact details including phone numbers and email addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- To provide accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services
- To communicate with you about our services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve our website and user experience
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those outlined above without your consent.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under POPIA, we process your personal information based on one or more of the following grounds:
- Consent — when you voluntarily submit your details through our contact form
- Contract — when processing is necessary to deliver our professional services to you
- Legal obligation — when we are required by law to retain or share certain information
- Legitimate interest — when processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of our website and business
How We Store and Protect Your Information
Your personal information is stored securely on our website hosting servers based in South Africa. Contact form submissions are stored in our website database and forwarded to our email.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted connections (SSL/HTTPS), and restricted access to personal data.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to improve your browsing experience.
Essential cookies:
- Our hosting provider (LiteSpeed) sets performance and caching cookies to ensure the website loads efficiently. These cookies do not track your personal activity and are essential for the website to function correctly.
We do not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Third-party tracking cookies
- Analytics cookies that track individual users
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website (hosting provider), subject to appropriate data protection agreements
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of NISH, our clients, or the public
Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction — request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it
- Objection — object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent — withdraw your consent to processing at any time, where consent is the basis for processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond to and follow up on enquiries. Client records are retained in accordance with applicable accounting and tax legislation.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to lodge a complaint about how your personal information has been handled, please contact us:
Email: info@nishaccounting.co.za Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: Website: www.inforegulator.org.za
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. NISH Accounting & Finance Solutions recommends consulting a legal professional for advice specific to your circumstances.