This Website is operated by MedQuote (Pty) Ltd
MEDQUOTE is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Privacy Policy applies to MEDQUOTE, our websites and governs data collection and usage. By using MEDQUOTE and or any of its websites, you consent to the data practices described herein.
This website Privacy Notice applies to any personal information that MEDQUOTE collects through this website and any other sub-domains.
Cookie(s) means a small text file (up to 4KB) created by a website that is stored in the user’s computer either temporarily for that session only OR for a period with a reasonable expiry date OR permanently on the hard disk (persistent cookie). Cookies provide a way for the website to recognise you and keep track of your preferences.
Data means information in electronic format.
Data Subject means the person to whom personal information relates to.
IP Address means a unique address that identifies a device on the Internet or local network.
Personal Information means information relating to you or any other living person or existing legal entity, including but not limited to –
POPIA means the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
Regulator means the Information Regulator.
“We”, “Us”, “Our” means MEDQUOTE and any of its websites and sub-domains.
Traffic Data means any data processed for the purpose of the conveyance of a communication on an electronic communications network in respect of the communication and included data relating to the routing, duration or time of a communication.
User means a person who uses a computer and/or device to access this website.
De-Identify means to delete any information that identifies a data subject or which can be used by a reasonably foreseeable method to identify, or when linked to other information, that identifies the data subject.
Web browser means an application used to access and view this website. Well known web browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge and Safari.
Third Party means any affiliated party that we need to share your personal information with, in order to process your personal information for the purpose intended for the product and/or services you signed up for.
We collect and process your personal information mainly to provide you with access to our services and products, to help us improve our offerings to you and for certain other purposes explained below.
The type of information we collect will depend on the purpose for which it is collected and used. We will only collect information that we need for that purpose.
We collect information directly from you where you provide us with your personal details, for example when you purchase a product or service from us or when you submit enquiries to us or contact us. Where possible, we will inform you what information you are required to provide to us and what information is optional.
We collect and use your personal information to deliver the services you have requested. We may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from MEDQUOTE and its affiliates. We may also contact you from time to time via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered.
We do not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties. We may, from time to time, contact you on behalf of external business partners about a particular offering that may be of interest to you. In those cases, your unique personally identifiable information (e-mail, name, address, telephone number) is not transferred to a third party.
In addition, we may share data with trusted partners to help us perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail or provide customer support. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to us and you as our client, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information according to these privacy terms.
Our third-party affiliations are partners we have agreements with pertaining to a specific product(s) you have signed up for. Your personal information will be used only for the purpose for the third-party to process your application form(s), for you and your family to have a policy and/or product in place.
Additionally, each of these affiliated companies may make use of additional third-parties, which should be listed under their specific Privacy Policies.
We may also be required to use your personal information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements or industry codes to which we subscribe or which apply to us, or when it is otherwise allowed by law (for example to protect our interests).
We are legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information we hold and to stop unauthorised access and use of personal information. We will, on an ongoing basis, continue to review our security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information is secure.
Our security policies and procedures cover all aspects of Information Security amongst others;
When we contract with third parties, we impose appropriate security, privacy and confidentiality obligations on them to ensure that personal information, that we remain responsible for, is kept secure.
If for any reason we may need to transfer your personal information to another country for processing or storage, we will ensure that anyone to whom we pass your personal information onto, agrees to treat your information with the same level of protection as we are obliged to.
Wherever personal information is transmitted electronically to you or to a third party, the document is password protected to safeguard your information from any unauthorised access.
Where it is determined that a reasonable period has passed and we no longer are required to retain your information for the purposes for which it was collected, our Data Retention Policy requires us to either destroy, or if that is not possible, to implement data masking of the personal information that we maintain of you.
In certain cases, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. You also have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information. You may do this by contacting us at the email address provided below.
We makes use of Google Analytics, which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
You have the option to opt-out or disable cookies at any time on your computer or browser. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the site. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable these.
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By using this website and/or our ongoing services for the products and/or services you are signing up with, you expressly agree to this Privacy Policy, together with our (Terms and Conditions). You also agree that this Privacy Policy applies to any information accessed via the website, and to all sections of the website.
If you do not agree, please do not continue to use the website.
We may change the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this website periodically to be informed of any of these changes. The most updated version of this Privacy Policy will apply each time that you access and use the website.
If you have questions about this policy or believe we have not adhered to it, or need further information about our privacy practices or wish to give or withdraw consent, exercise preferences or access or correct your personal information, please contact us at the following email address:
If you believe that we have used your personal information contrary to this Privacy Policy, please first attempt to resolve any concerns with us directly using the information above. If you are not satisfied after this process, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator, under the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Their contact details are:
Street Address:
The Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
2017
Postal Address:
P.O Box 31533
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
2017
General enquiries:
Email: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za
Phone: 010 023 5200
Complaint’s email:
PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za – should your PAIA request be denied or there is no
response from a public or private bodies for access to records you may use this
email address to lodge a complaint. You may use and complete the
prescribed PAIA form which is available on the Information Regulator’s website.
POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za – should you feel that your personal
information has been violated, you may use this e-mail address to
lodge a complaint. You may use and complete the prescribed
POPIA form which is available on the Information Regulator’s website.
Website: https://inforegulator.org.za/