Privacy policy
Last updated: 14 October 2026
1. Responsible party
NodeQuartz Consulting (Pty) Ltd (a private company incorporated in South Africa), CIPC registration 2018/894680/07, with registered office at 8, Main Road, 6571 Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa.
Information Officer: Nomsa van der Merwe — contact info@nodequartz.digital or +27-44-000-0120.
This policy explains how we process personal information when you use nodequartz.digital and when you submit an inquiry. It is framed under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
2. What we collect
When you use the contact form we collect the fields you submit: name, email address, optional phone number, and message content. When you email us directly we process the information in your email.
We do not run analytics, advertising pixels, or third-party tracking on this website. We store your cookie consent choice locally in your browser (see our Cookie notice).
3. Purposes and lawful bases
| Purpose | Information | Lawful basis (POPIA) |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to your inquiry | Identity and contact details, message | Legitimate interest / steps at your request |
| Schedule consulting work | Same as above | Contract preparation |
| Comply with law | Records required by tax or company law | Legal obligation |
We do not sell personal information.
4. Retention
Inquiry records are kept for up to 24 months after the last meaningful correspondence unless a longer period is required for tax, dispute, or regulatory reasons. You may ask us to delete outdated records where POPIA allows.
5. Your rights
Under POPIA sections 11–14 and 23–25 you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, and you may object to processing where applicable. To exercise these rights, contact the Information Officer at info@nodequartz.digital. You may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).
6. Security and processors
Inquiries submitted through the on-site form are sent to a same-domain handler at /api/inquiry operated for our business. We use technical and organisational measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the data. We do not transfer inquiry data to unrelated third parties for marketing.
7. Cross-border processing
If you contact us from outside South Africa, your information may be processed in South Africa where our systems are hosted. We will describe any material cross-border transfer in project contracts when relevant.
8. Changes
We will post updates on this page with a revised date. Material changes affecting prior inquiries will be communicated where feasible.