PRIVACY POLICY FOR ADEL BUSINESS BROKERS

Effective Date: January 19, 2026

Welcome to https://adelbusinessbrokers.co.za/ (we, us, our or the Site). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit enquiries, subscribe to newsletters, or otherwise interact with the Site. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other details you choose to provide.

When you use the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the Site, date and time of access, referring URLs, and device information. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies and tracking technologies are used to improve website performance, personalise user experience, analyse usage trends, and support marketing activities. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect Site functionality.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to provide and improve our services, respond to enquiries, communicate with you, personalise your experience, perform analytics, and comply with legal obligations. Marketing communications will only be sent where consent has been provided.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Where required by law, personal information is processed based on your consent, our legitimate business interests, or compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared with service providers such as hosting, analytics, or marketing platforms, as well as with legal or regulatory authorities where required. Any third parties receiving information are required to protect it and use it only for authorised purposes.

SECURITY OF INFORMATION

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to safeguard personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

RETENTION OF INFORMATION

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, request data portability, or withdraw consent at any time.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

The Site may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

CHILDRENS PRIVACY

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

POLICY UPDATES

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Confidentiality and Non Disclosure Agreement is entered into between ADEL Business and Commercial and the recipient. By selecting the applicable checkbox, the recipient acknowledges and agrees to the following terms.

The recipient acknowledges that they have been introduced to one or more businesses by ADEL Business and Commercial. Certain confidential information is provided solely for the purpose of evaluating the potential purchase of a business. The term prospective purchaser includes the undersigned and any entity or representative acting on their behalf.

The prospective purchaser agrees to keep all confidential information strictly confidential and not to disclose, publish, reproduce, transfer, or permit access to such information without prior written consent from the Seller or ADEL Business and Commercial. Disclosure is permitted only to accountants, attorneys, financial institutions, or financial advisors where strictly necessary to evaluate the business. The prospective purchaser remains responsible for any breach by such parties.

Confidential information includes all financial data, operational information, business methods, marketing and pricing information, contracts, leases, supplier data, customer and employee information, and any other information obtained during the evaluation process, whether written, verbal, visual, or electronic. Publicly available information is excluded.

ADEL Business and Commercial does not independently verify information provided by the Seller. The prospective purchaser acknowledges that they must conduct their own due diligence and agrees to use confidential information solely for evaluating the feasibility of the business.

All enquiries relating to the business must be conducted through ADEL Business and Commercial. The prospective purchaser may not contact the Seller or related parties directly without written approval. Circumvention will result in liability for the full commission payable and any associated legal costs.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties. Electronic and counterpart signatures are valid. Unauthorised disclosure or misuse of confidential information may result in legal action, including claims for damages and injunctive relief.