Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Keep The Dream 196 Website

Effective Date: 1 September 2023

  1. Introduction

Welcome to the Keep The Dream 196 website (“Website”). This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African data protection laws.

By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please take the time to read this policy carefully and ensure you understand its terms.

  1. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information directly from you when you provide it voluntarily, such as when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a donation. This personal information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Phone number
  • Donation details

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  1. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
  • To send you newsletters and updates about our activities and events, if you have subscribed to them.
  • To process donations and provide you with donation receipts.
  • To analyze and improve the content and functionality of our Website.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.
  1. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:

  • To service providers and partners who assist us in website maintenance, analytics, and communication.
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from government authorities.
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users, donors, and the public.
  • In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, if applicable.
  1. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed as fully secure.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to your personal information that we hold.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email.
  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The date at the beginning of this policy indicates the effective date. Please check this page regularly for updates.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Keep The Dream 196 | director@keepthedream196.com

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 1 September 2023