Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to the website of Ria Pieterse Attorneys Inc. (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients, website visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (rplegal.co.za) or engage our legal services.
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”). This includes:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address (e.g., when you book a consultation or contact our Brits or Sandton branches).
Legal Matter Data: Information provided during the course of legal instructions related to Litigation, Family Law, Property Law, Labour Law, RAF claims, or Medical Negligence.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies when you navigate our site.
Professional Information: Details relevant to commercial law, employment contracts, or debt collection instructions.
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
Legal Service Delivery: To provide expert counsel, draft legal documents, and represent you in various legal matters.
Communication: To respond to inquiries sent to admin@rplegal.co.za, manage appointments, and provide updates on legal proceedings.
Compliance: To meet our statutory obligations under South African law, including FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) requirements.
Marketing: To send relevant legal updates or firm news (only with your explicit consent).
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
Third-Party Service Providers: Experts, advocates, or investigators required for your specific legal case.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of our clients.
Regulatory Bodies: Such as the Legal Practice Council (LPC), as required for professional compliance.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. This is particularly critical for the sensitive medical and financial data we handle in RAF and Medical Negligence claims.
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act, you have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
Objection: Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., the OpenF1 API or legal resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Information Officer:
Ria Pieterse Attorneys Inc.
Address: 1 Ludorf St, Brits, 0250
Phone: (012) 252-0002
Email: admin@rplegal.co.za
