Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Filecut (PTY) Ltd, trading as Lever Arch Files Manufacturing ("we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
Website: leverarchfiles.co.za
2. Who We Are
Filecut (PTY) Ltd is a South African manufacturer of lever arch files and office filing products. We operate the website leverarchfiles.co.za as a product catalogue and quotation platform.
3. Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information through our website forms:
- Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title (via our quote request and contact forms)
- Product requirements and specifications you provide
- Documents you upload as part of quotation requests
4. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your quotation requests and product enquiries
- To communicate with you about your orders and requirements
- To maintain internal records for business administration
- To improve our products and services
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy. We may share your information with our internal staff members who need it to respond to your enquiries.
6. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. SMTP passwords used in our systems are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Information Officer using the details below.
8. Cookies and Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes beyond website analytics.
9. Retention Period
Enquiry and quotation records are kept for a period of 5 years after the last interaction, after which they are securely deleted.
10. Information Officer
For any privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your POPIA rights, please contact:
Information Officer
Filecut (PTY) Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 826 007 017
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.