Privacy & Data Protection Policy

I Am Chemicals (Pty) Ltd is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) (“POPIA”), applicable South African regulations, and recognised international data governance principles.

This policy outlines how personal information is collected, processed, stored, safeguarded, and managed within our commercial operations.

Scope

This policy applies to personal information collected through:

• Website enquiries and contact forms

• Email and telephonic correspondence

• Commercial and procurement engagements

• Supplier and partner interactions

• Consultant and collaboration discussions

• Due diligence and credit governance processes

All processing is conducted strictly within legitimate industrial and commercial contexts.

Information We May Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• Full name and professional designation

• Company name and registration details

• Contact details (email, telephone, address)

• Business identification information

• Financial and credit-related information where applicable

• Regulatory registration information (where required for trade compliance)

We do not collect information beyond what is reasonably necessary for structured commercial engagement.

Purpose of Processing

Personal information is processed for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries

• Evaluating collaboration proposals

• Conducting due diligence and credit assessments

• Facilitating procurement, sourcing, and distribution activities

• Regulatory and controlled goods compliance

• Contractual performance and trade documentation

• Maintaining governance and audit integrity

Information is not processed for unrelated or unlawful purposes.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Processing of personal information is conducted:

• With consent where required

• For the performance of contractual obligations

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

• For legitimate commercial interests within regulated industrial markets

Information Security

I Am Chemicals implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against:

• Unauthorised access

• Disclosure

• Loss

• Misuse

• Alteration

Access to sensitive information is restricted to authorised personnel and structured collaborators operating under confidentiality and governance obligations.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil:

• Contractual obligations

• Regulatory and compliance requirements

• Legal record-keeping duties

• Legitimate commercial interests

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with applicable standards.

Sharing of Information

Personal information may be shared where necessary with:

• Regulatory authorities

• Financial and credit verification institutions

• Professional advisors (legal, financial, compliance)

• Structured collaborators operating under formal confidentiality agreements

Personal information is not sold, distributed, or used for unrelated marketing purposes.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where necessary for global procurement or regulatory alignment, personal information may be transferred across borders in accordance with applicable legal safeguards and confidentiality requirements.

Such transfers occur only where appropriate protection mechanisms are in place.

Data Subject Rights

In accordance with POPIA, individuals have the right to:

• Request access to their personal information

• Request correction or deletion where appropriate

• Object to processing under certain circumstances

• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based

• Lodge a complaint with the Information

Regulator of South Africa Requests may be directed to our Information Officer using the contact details below.

Cookies & Website Data

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and maintain site functionality.

No personal data is collected through cookies beyond what is necessary for site performance and security.

Users may adjust browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

Information Officer

Information Officer: Dean Booyse

Email: dbooyse@iamchemicals.co.za / adele@iamchemicals.co.za

All data protection enquiries will be handled in accordance with statutory requirements.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes or operational developments.

The most recent version will always be published on this website.