Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

1. Introduction

FiberPulse ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fiber internet services, visit our website, or interact with our customer support.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address
  • Government-issued identification numbers
  • Payment and billing information
  • Service preferences and account settings
  • Communications with our customer support team

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your use of our services:

  • Internet usage data and bandwidth consumption
  • Connection logs and network performance metrics
  • Device information and network configuration
  • Website visit data and browsing patterns (aggregated)

2.3 Technical Information

To provide and maintain our services, we collect:

  • IP addresses and network identifiers
  • Equipment serial numbers and firmware versions
  • Network diagnostics and performance data
  • Security event logs and threat detection data

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our fiber internet services
  • Process payments and manage your account
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues

3.2 Communication

  • Send service notifications and account updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Provide information about new services and features
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

3.3 Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Enforce our terms of service and acceptable use policies
  • Respond to legal requests and court orders

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, technical support vendors, and network infrastructure partners.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our customers or others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5.1 Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure network infrastructure and firewalls
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Multi-factor authentication for system access

5.2 Organizational Measures

  • Employee training on data protection and privacy
  • Access controls and need-to-know principles
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • Regular review and update of security policies

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable law:

Access and Portability

Request access to your personal information and receive a copy in a portable format.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Opt-out

Opt out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Note: Some rights may be limited by applicable law or our legitimate business interests.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data Type Retention Period Purpose
Account Information Duration of service + 7 years Legal compliance, tax records
Usage Data 12 months Network optimization, billing
Support Records 3 years Service improvement, dispute resolution
Marketing Data Until opt-out + 30 days Marketing communications

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and services.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and security.

Always Active

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Optional

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

Optional

Cookie Management

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external services.

Payment Processors

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle billing and payments.

  • • PayGate (South Africa)
  • • Stripe (International)

Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand website usage and improve our services.

  • • Google Analytics
  • • Hotjar (User Experience)

Important: We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent.

If You Are a Parent or Guardian

If you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

For family internet services, the account holder (parent/guardian) is responsible for managing access and usage by minors in the household.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

Notification of Changes

  • • Email notification to account holders
  • • Website banner announcement
  • • Updated "Last Modified" date

Material Changes

  • • 30-day advance notice
  • • Opportunity to opt-out
  • • Clear explanation of changes

Your Continued Use: Continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you may terminate your service.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

privacy@fiberpulse.co.za
+27 (0)10 500 6092
FiberPulse Privacy Office
123 Fiber Street
Johannesburg, 2000
South Africa

Response Times

General Inquiries48 hours
Data Requests30 days
Urgent Privacy Issues24 hours

Data Protection Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (IRSA) at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za