Last Updated: December 2025
At Mudau and Netshipise Attorneys, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our legal services. By using our services, you consent to the processing of your Personal Information as outlined in this policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
We may collect Personal Information when you contact us for legal advice, open a file, or engage our firm for representation, including:
Full name
Identity or Passport number
Email address and Contact number
Residential or business address
Financial information (for billing or trust account purposes)
Case-specific information and documentation required for legal proceedings
Any additional information required to fulfil your legal instructions
When accessing our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and device details
Pages visited and browsing behaviour
Cookies and analytics data
This helps us maintain website performance and improve user experience.
We use the information collected to:
Respond to enquiries and provide requested legal advice and representation
Manage client files and litigation matters
Prepare legal documents, invoices, and manage trust accounts
Communicate regarding case updates, court dates, or consultations
Improve website functionality and overall client service delivery
Comply with legal, professional, and regulatory obligations (including FICA and Legal Practice Council requirements)
Our website uses cookies to:
Enhance browsing functionality
Monitor website usage
Provide a smoother and more personalised user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function correctly.
We do not sell or distribute your Personal Information. We may share information only when necessary with:
Internal staff involved in your legal matter and administration
Trusted third-party service providers (hosting, IT, auditors)
Legal professionals (e.g., Advocates/Counsel, Sheriffs, or expert witnesses) relevant to your case
Regulatory or legal authorities (e.g., Courts, the Legal Practice Council) when required by law
All third parties are bound to maintain confidentiality and comply with POPIA.
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to safeguard your Personal Information from:
Unauthorised access
Loss, misuse, or alteration
We retain information for as long as required for operational, legal, or professional regulatory purposes (legal files are typically retained for a minimum prescribed period).
You may request to:
Access the Personal Information we hold
Correct or update inaccurate details
Request deletion of data where applicable (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt out of marketing at any time
Object to the processing of your information
To exercise your rights, please contact us directly.
Mudau and Netshipise Attorneys
Website: [Insert Website URL] Email: [Insert Email] Phone: [Insert Contact Number]
If you have any complaints about this Privacy Policy or our compliance with this Privacy Policy you can lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator. The contact details of the Information Regulator are available on its website at: https://justice.gov.za/inforeg/