PRIVACY POLICY – Southeast Midrand Suburban Alliance (SeMSA)

SeMSA respects your fundamental right to privacy, including when you browse the internet and use our website. We are committed to protecting your online security and safeguarding any personal information you share with us.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Company refers to Southeast Midrand Suburban Alliance (SeMSA), also referred to as “We,” “Us,” or “Our.”
  • Data means information in electronic form.
  • Device refers to any device capable of accessing our website, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
  • IP Address is a unique identifier for a device on the internet or a local network.
  • Personal Information means any data related to an identifiable, living person, and, where applicable, an identifiable juristic entity. This may include identifying details such as:
    • Contact details, including email address, physical address, and telephone number.
    • Demographic information, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality.
    • Employment, financial, or medical history.
    • Online identifiers, including IP addresses or device identifiers.
    • Correspondence of a private nature.
  • POPIA means the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, which governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal information in South Africa.
  • Service refers to the SeMSA website and related online services.
  • Service Provider is any person or organization processing data on behalf of SeMSA, including third-party partners providing website services or analytics.
  • Traffic Data includes data processed to facilitate communication on an electronic network, such as routing and timing information.
  • User means anyone using a device to access our website.
  • Website refers to SeMSA’s website at [website link].

Personal Information Collection

When you use our website or engage with SeMSA’s services, we may request certain personally identifiable information, including your email address, name, phone number, and physical address. This information is collected through forms on our website, such as contact forms, membership forms, and donation pages.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

SeMSA will only use your personal information for the specific purposes for which it was provided. Your information helps us improve our website, enhance our services, and communicate relevant updates.

SeMSA will not disclose your personal information to third parties except as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which you provided it, such as processing donations or managing memberships. Third-party service providers may assist us with administrative tasks or analytics, but they are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and are required to uphold data privacy standards.

Your Rights and Control

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. If you wish to update your details or withdraw consent for certain uses, you may do so by contacting SeMSA through the contact information provided on our website.

Data Security

SeMSA takes data security seriously and implements measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Although no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, we employ industry-standard practices to safeguard your information to the best of our ability.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in SeMSA’s practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. Any significant updates will be posted on our website, and continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how SeMSA manages your personal information, please contact us via the contact details available on our website.

Thank you for trusting SeMSA with your personal information and for supporting our community-focused initiatives.