Legal Disclaimer
Potberg, Jacobs & Associates Advisory Consultancy (Pty) Ltd (trading as PJAC) is a legal consultancy, not a law firm.
No attorney‑client relationship
Use of this website, email communication, or any other form of contact with PJAC does not create an attorney‑client relationship. Such a relationship is formed only after we have expressly agreed in writing to provide services and you have signed an engagement letter.
Not legal advice
The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this site without seeking professional legal counsel specific to your situation.
No reserved legal services
PJAC does not conduct litigation, appear in court, handle conveyancing, notarial work, or hold client trust funds. If litigation or court representation becomes necessary, we will refer you to a practising attorney.
No warranty
While we strive to keep the information accurate and up‑to‑date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on this website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, PJAC and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage (including indirect or consequential loss) arising from the use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.
External links
This website may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content or availability of those sites and assume no responsibility for them.
Governing law
This disclaimer and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us at info@pjac.co.za.
Last updated: 26 May 2026
Privacy Policy (POPIA Compliant)
This Privacy Policy explains how Potberg, Jacobs & Associates Advisory Consultancy (Pty) Ltd (PJAC) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.
1. What information we collect
We may collect the following personal information:
Name and surname
Email address
Phone number
Any information you voluntarily provide via our contact form, email, or phone calls
2. How we collect information
We collect information directly from you when you:
Fill out our contact form
Send us an email
Call or message us
Sign an engagement letter
3. Why we collect and use your information
We use your personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:
Responding to your enquiries
Providing legal consultancy services as agreed
Issuing invoices and managing our business relationship
Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
4. Disclosure to third parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only:
With your explicit consent
With service providers who assist us (e.g., email hosting, accounting software) – under strict confidentiality agreements
When required by South African law or a court order
5. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., for tax purposes – typically 5 years).
7. Your rights under POPIA
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations
Object to the processing of your information for direct marketing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/)
8. How to exercise your rights
To access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to raise a concern, please contact us at:
Email: info@pjac.co.za
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date.
Last updated: 26 May 2026