Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

 

1. Introduction

5th Generation Networks (Pty) Ltd (“5th Gen Networks”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We recognize the importance of safeguarding your personal information and are committed to processing it lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), and other applicable South African laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, products, services, or interact with us.

 

2. Who We Are

5th Generation Networks (Pty) Ltd

Physical Address:
50 Tegel Avenue, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us on 069 509 9995 or email info@5thgennetworks.co.za 
You can also reach out via the contact us form here

 

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

 

Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Identity or passport number where required

  • Company name

  • Physical and postal addresses

  • Email address

  • Telephone and mobile numbers

 

Service Information

  • Installation addresses

  • Service package details

  • Customer account information

  • Customer support records

  • Service requests and communications

 

Billing and Payment Information

  • Banking details

  • Billing addresses

  • Payment history

  • Credit assessment information where applicable

 

Technical Information

  • IP addresses

  • Device information

  • Network usage information

  • Website usage data

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Cookies and similar technologies

 

4. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

  • Directly from you when you apply for services

  • When you contact our support team

  • Through our website forms

  • During installation and service provisioning

  • Through customer surveys and feedback

  • From third-party service providers where legally permitted

  • Through cookies and website analytics tools

 

5. Why We Process Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing internet and connectivity services

  • Processing service applications and installations

  • Managing customer accounts

  • Billing and payment processing

  • Customer support and technical assistance

  • Service maintenance and network management

  • Fraud prevention and security monitoring

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improving our products and services

  • Communicating service updates, outages, and maintenance notices

  • Marketing our products and services where permitted by law

 

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where:

  • It is necessary to perform a contract with you

  • We are required to do so by law

  • You have provided consent

  • It is necessary for our legitimate business interests

  • It is necessary to protect your vital interests

 

7. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Network infrastructure providers

  • Installation and technical service partners

  • Payment processors and financial institutions

  • Professional advisors and auditors

  • Debt collection agencies where necessary

  • Government authorities and regulators where legally required

  • Law enforcement agencies where legally required

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

 

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Enhance user experience

  • Support website security

You may configure your browser to reject cookies, although some website functionality may be affected.

 

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss or theft

  • Accidental destruction

  • Unlawful disclosure

  • Alteration or misuse

Despite our efforts, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.

 

11. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

Requests may be submitted using the contact details available on our website.

 

12. Direct Marketing

We may send information regarding our products, services, promotions, and special offers.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or by contacting us directly.

 

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

 

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

 

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on our website together with the revised effective date.

 

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact us through the contact details provided on our website.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal information as described herein.