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How we protect personal information.
Last updated: May 2026. This policy explains how The Expat Project (Pty) Ltd collects, uses, stores and protects personal information through this website, email, WhatsApp and the application/onboarding process.
1. Who we are
The Expat Project (Pty) Ltd is a South African private company focused on property development, rental investments, student accommodation, property acquisitions and long-term real estate growth opportunities.
Company: The Expat Project (Pty) Ltd
Registration number: 2025/747120/07
Email: info@theexpatproject.co.za
2. Information we may collect
- Name, surname and contact details.
- Email address, phone number, country and enquiry details.
- Application information submitted through the official application form.
- Investor onboarding, KYC, identity, source-of-funds and supporting documents where required.
- Payment references, contribution records and investor communication records.
- Technical information such as cookie preference, browser type, device information and website usage where applicable.
3. Why we process personal information
- To respond to enquiries and partnership requests.
- To manage applications, onboarding, KYC and investor communication.
- To maintain company records, payment records and legal/compliance documents.
- To protect the company, investors and applicants from fraud, misuse or unauthorised activity.
- To comply with applicable company, tax, banking, privacy and regulatory obligations.
4. Legal basis and POPIA
We process personal information in line with applicable privacy laws, including South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, where applicable. Processing may be based on consent, contract, legitimate company operations, legal obligation, or protection of the rights and interests of the company, applicants, investors and partners.
5. Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only where necessary with authorised directors, approved administration personnel, legal/accounting/compliance advisers, banking providers, hosting/email/form service providers, WhatsApp or Google services used for communication and onboarding, or authorities where required by law.
6. Storage and security
We take reasonable organisational and technical steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. Access is limited to people who need the information for legitimate company purposes.
7. Retention
We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for enquiries, onboarding, contract management, tax, legal, dispute, audit and compliance purposes. Information that is no longer required will be deleted, archived or anonymised where reasonably possible.
8. Your rights
You may request access to your personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion where legally appropriate, withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent, or objection to certain processing. Requests can be sent to info@theexpatproject.co.za.
9. Important investment notice
This website is for general information only. Participation terms are confirmed only through formal company documents during onboarding. This website does not constitute public investment advice or a public offer.
10. Contact
For privacy questions, email info@theexpatproject.co.za.