Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 3, 2024
1. Introduction
Everbrave Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA"). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data.
2. Who We Are
Everbrave Foundation
Location: Remote-based, Hyde Park, Sandton
Contact Information:
Email: info@everbrave.co
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Names
- Phone Numbers
- Email Addresses
This information is typically collected through forms on our website, newsletters, event registrations, and cookies.
4. How We Collect Your Information
We gather information through:
- Website Forms: When you register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or make inquiries.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: To keep you informed about our updates, events, and promotions.
- Event Registrations: When you sign up for our events or programs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and collect website usage data. (For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy).
5. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Communication & Updates: To respond to your inquiries and provide you with information regarding our programs, events, and services.
- Marketing & Promotions: To send newsletters, offers, and other information about Everbrave's activities that may interest you.
6. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- Payment Processors: To facilitate transactions for our services.
- Operational Tools: Various tools and platforms that are necessary for the operations and functionalities of our website and services.
All third-party partners are required to comply with POPIA and handle your personal information responsibly.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience on our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and provide a more personalized experience. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies.
8. Data Security and Storage
We apply industry best practices to ensure your personal data is secure and protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We store your data in secure servers and limit access to authorized personnel only.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Generally, we will keep your information for the duration of our relationship with you, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. Your Rights & Access to Information
You have the right to:
- Access Your Information: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct or Update Your Data: Ensure that your information is accurate and up to date.
- Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at info@everbrave.co.
11. International Data Transfers
While we primarily store data within South Africa, certain data centers used by our service providers may be located outside of South Africa. In such cases, we ensure that your data is protected according to South African privacy standards.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page, so please check back regularly.
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a minor, please do not provide any personal information through our website.