Legal & Compliance

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how Rockwood Private Equity (Pty) Ltd collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information obtained through our website, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

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Effective Date: June 2026FSP No.: 34503Reg. No.: 2007/034606/07

1. Privacy Policy

Rockwood Private Equity (Pty) Ltd is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information obtained through this website, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and all other applicable South African privacy legislation.

1.1 Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use this website or contact us:

  • Identity information: name, surname, job title, and company name.
  • Contact information: email address and telephone number.
  • Communication content: the content of messages submitted via our contact form.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited (collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools).

1.2 How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
  • To communicate with prospective investors, business owners, and partners.
  • To improve the functionality and content of our website.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • To protect our legitimate business interests.

1.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal grounds: (a) your consent, where provided; (b) performance of a contract or steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract; (c) compliance with a legal obligation; and (d) our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, where these are not overridden by your rights.

1.4 Sharing of Personal Information

Rockwood does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality obligations.
  • Professional advisers including lawyers, auditors, and insurers, where necessary.
  • Regulatory authorities, law enforcement bodies, or courts where required by law.

1.5 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

1.6 Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

1.7 Your Rights

Under POPIA and applicable law, you have the right to: (a) access the personal information we hold about you; (b) request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; (c) request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements; (d) object to the processing of your personal information; and (e) lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Information Officer at rockwood@rockwoodpe.co.za.

2. POPIA Compliance Notice

In terms of Section 18 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), Rockwood Private Equity (Pty) Ltd hereby notifies you of the following:

2.1 Responsible Party

Name
Rockwood Private Equity (Pty) Ltd
Registration No.
2007/034606/07
FSP No.
34503
Address
Augusta House, Building 6, Inanda Greens Business Park, 54 Wierda Road West, Wierda Valley, Sandton, 2196
Email
rockwood@rockwoodpe.co.za
Telephone
+27 (0)11 010 6599

2.2 Information Officer

Rockwood has designated an Information Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with POPIA. The Information Officer is required to be registered with the Information Regulator of South Africa. Requests relating to personal information, access requests, or complaints may be directed to the Information Officer at rockwood@rockwoodpe.co.za.

2.3 Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected through this website solely for the purposes described in Section 1 of this document (Privacy Policy). We do not collect personal information for purposes beyond those disclosed without obtaining your further consent.

2.4 Voluntary Disclosure

The provision of personal information through our contact form is voluntary. However, failure to provide certain information may limit our ability to respond to your enquiry or engage with you further.

2.5 Cross-Border Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal information outside the borders of the Republic of South Africa. Where any such transfer is necessary, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with Section 72 of POPIA.

2.6 Information Regulator

If you believe that Rockwood has not handled your personal information in accordance with POPIA, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:

  • Website: www.inforegulator.org.za
  • General email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
  • PAIA complaints: PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
  • POPIA complaints: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
  • Postal Address: JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact our Information Officer at rockwood@rockwoodpe.co.za or +27 (0)11 010 6599.

This document was last updated in June 2026 and supersedes all previous versions. See also our Terms and Conditions.