Trust & Compliance

Our Compliance Commitment

Complio is built on a foundation of security, privacy, and transparency. Find our certifications, policies, and legal documentation here.

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Our Certifications

We practise what we preach

Complio holds and maintains certifications across the same standards we help our customers achieve. Trust is not just a feature β€” it's our foundation.

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ISO 27001:2022

Complio Core's Information Security Management System is certified to ISO 27001:2022. Our ISMS is independently audited annually by an accredited certification body.

● Certificate Current β€” Renewed 2025
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GDPR Compliance

Complio is fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. We serve as a Data Processor for customers and maintain a comprehensive ROPA and DPA framework.

● Compliant β€” DPA available on request
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POPIA Compliance

Compliant with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act. Our Information Officer registration and POPIA compliance programme are maintained and current.

● Registered β€” IO Details available
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ISO 27018

As a cloud service provider processing personal data, Complio aligns with ISO 27018 controls for PII protection in public cloud environments.

● Aligned β€” Assessment completed 2025
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SOC 2 Type II

Our SOC 2 Type II report covering Security, Availability, and Confidentiality trust service criteria is available to enterprise customers under NDA.

● Report available under NDA
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Penetration Tested

Complio undergoes annual external penetration testing by CREST-accredited security firms. All critical and high findings are remediated prior to publication.

● Annual test β€” Last: Q1 2025
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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2025

πŸ” What data we collect

  • Account registration data (name, email address, organisation name)
  • Usage and activity data within the Complio platform
  • Compliance data you enter (risk registers, documents, audit findings)
  • Communication preferences and support interactions
  • Technical data including IP address, browser type, and device identifiers

🎯 How we use your data

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Complio platform
  • To send transactional communications (account, billing, security alerts)
  • To provide customer support and respond to enquiries
  • To conduct product analytics and improve user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

πŸ”’ How we protect your data

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). We use ISO 27001-certified infrastructure hosted in certified data centres. Access to customer data is strictly role-based and logged. We conduct regular security assessments and maintain a formal incident response programme.

🌍 Data transfers & third parties

We do not sell your personal data. We engage a limited number of sub-processors (listed in our DPA) to deliver the service. Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission. A full sub-processor list is available on request.

βœ‹ Your rights

  • Right of access β€” request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification β€” correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure β€” request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to portability β€” receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to object β€” to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email privacy@compliocore.com

πŸͺ Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies to operate the platform and optional analytics cookies to improve the product. You can manage cookie preferences via the banner on your first visit or in your account settings. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

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Terms of Service

Last updated: 1 March 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Complio Core's platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation.

2. Use of the Service

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service to violate any applicable law, infringe intellectual property rights, transmit harmful or malicious content, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any system or network.

3. Subscription and Payment

Pro plan subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. Refunds are available within 14 days of initial payment for annual plans. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice.

4. Intellectual Property

The Service and its content, features, and functionality are owned by Complio Core (Pty) Ltd and are protected by intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of all compliance data you input into the platform. You grant us a limited licence to process your data solely to provide the Service.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Complio Core shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the twelve months preceding the claim. The Service is provided to support your compliance activities β€” it does not constitute legal or regulatory advice.

6. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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Disclaimer

Last updated: 1 March 2025

⚠️ No Legal or Regulatory Advice

The information, tools, and templates provided by Complio are intended to support and streamline your compliance management activities. They do not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional advice. Complio makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, that use of the platform will guarantee certification under any standard, satisfy any regulatory requirement, or protect against legal liability.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your organisation meets applicable legal and regulatory obligations. We strongly recommend that you engage qualified legal counsel, certified auditors, and compliance professionals as part of your compliance programme.

πŸ“‹ Accuracy of Information

While we strive to keep the information on this website and within the platform accurate and up to date, we make no warranties of completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose. Standards, regulations, and best practices evolve β€” always verify requirements directly with the relevant issuing body or regulatory authority.

πŸ”— Third-Party Links

Our website and platform may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Complio Core has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of any third-party site. Inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement.

Data Processing

Data Processing Agreement

GDPR Article 28 Compliance

Complio Core acts as a Data Processor on behalf of its customers (Data Controllers) when processing personal data within the platform. We maintain a comprehensive Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that satisfies GDPR Article 28 requirements.

Our DPA covers:

  • Subject matter, duration, nature, and purpose of processing
  • Type of personal data and categories of data subjects
  • Obligations and rights of the Controller
  • Sub-processor list and approval process
  • International transfer safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses)
  • Security measures aligned to ISO 27001
  • Data subject rights assistance procedures
  • Breach notification obligations (72-hour timeline)
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Questions about our compliance posture?

Our security team is happy to answer any questions about our certifications, policies, or data handling practices.

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