Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

This Privacy Policy outlines how ByMedical and Scientific Laboratories (BSTL) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) processes and protects personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013, of South Africa.

By accessing or using this website https://bymedicallabs.africa/ (“the Site”), you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described below.


1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information, as defined under POPIA:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company or institution name

  • Any other information voluntarily provided through contact forms or communications

We may also automatically collect non-identifiable, aggregated data through cookies and analytics tools for statistical and website improvement purposes.


2. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with users

  • Provide information about our services and products

  • Improve our website functionality and user experience

  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

We only collect personal information for legitimate, specific, and clearly defined purposes.


3. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with POPIA, we will only process your personal information under lawful grounds, which may include:

  • Your consent

  • A contractual obligation

  • A legal duty

  • A legitimate business interest


4. Sharing of Information

We will not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

  • To service providers who help us operate the Site or provide services on our behalf (under strict confidentiality obligations)

  • When required by law or lawful authority

  • When necessary to protect our legal rights


5. Security Safeguards

We take appropriate, reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction, in accordance with Section 19 of POPIA.


6. Data Subject Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information

  • Object to the processing of your personal information

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.


7. Retention of Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law.


8. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to collect non-personal information for performance monitoring and to improve user experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.


9. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.


10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.


11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your POPIA rights, please contact:

ByMedical and Scientific Laboratories (BSTL)
Email: info@bymedicallabs.africa

You may also contact the Information Regulator (South Africa) at:
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

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