1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how we, Greater Good Development Network, handle, collect, use, and protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act), as well as your rights to control your data. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, and other demographic details.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our services, including but not limited to browsing patterns, purchase history, and service feedback.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Process your transactions and communicate with you about your account or services.
- Send you updates, marketing communications, and information about events, promotions, or new products, if you have opted to receive such communications.
- Analyze data for internal business purposes, such as improving our services or complying with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us manage our business operations (e.g., IT services, payment processors). They are required to handle your information in a secure manner and only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or other governmental request.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights Under POPI
In accordance with the POPI Act, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
7. Right to Unsubscribe
You have the right to opt-out or unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time. To do so, simply click the “Unsubscribe” link in the footer of our emails or contact us directly. Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive marketing messages from us, but we may still send you essential, service-related communications.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you use our website, and tailor advertising to your interests. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain features.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and indicating the date of the most recent update. Your continued use of our services following the changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Greater Good Development Network
accounting@greatergood.org.za
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 13/11/2024