Privacy Policy
1. Name and Address of the Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is Ndawo Yakho, Shelter for Abused Women and Their Children. Due to security measures to protect victims, the address of the responsible entity is not disclosed in this privacy policy.
2. Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
You have the right to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. To do so, please contact us at Ndawoyakho@bcsa.org.za. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
3. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data that we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format.
4. Right to Information, Correction, Blocking, Deletion
You have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing. Furthermore, you have the right to correct, block, or delete this data. For inquiries regarding your personal data, please contact us at
Ndawoyakho@bcsa.org.za.
5. SSL/TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the website operator, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.
6. Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided, will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this information without your consent.
7. Newsletter Data
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on this website, we require an email address from you. We will use this email address exclusively for sending the requested information and will not share it with third parties.
8. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie.
9. YouTube Videos
Our website may embed videos from YouTube. The provider of the video platform is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This connection informs YouTube about which pages you are visiting. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile.
10. Type and Scope of Processing, Purpose, and Legal Basis
The processing of personal data, such as your name, email address, or any other information provided, is carried out for the purpose of providing information, support, and services related to our mission of assisting abused women and their children. The legal basis for data processing is your consent and our legitimate interest in fulfilling our mission.
11. Storage Duration
Personal data will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
12. Image Privacy on the Website
We respect the privacy of individuals, including those depicted in images on our website. Prior consent is obtained for the use of images, and we take utmost care to ensure that these images do not compromise the safety and confidentiality of victims.
The rights for all images not labelled are held by the publisher of the homepage. Copying and unauthorised use, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, is prohibited without the prior permission of the respective copyright holder.
This Privacy Policy section outlines our compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa:
1. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information in accordance with the principles outlined in POPIA. The legal bases for processing include consent, contract performance, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests, and the protection of vital interests.
2. Purpose of Processing
Personal information is processed for specific, explicitly defined purposes that align with the lawful grounds for processing as outlined in POPIA. We ensure that the processing is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
3. Data Subject Rights
As outlined in POPIA, individuals have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of their personal information. We respect and facilitate the exercise of these rights.
4. Consent
Where processing is based on consent, we obtain clear and explicit consent from individuals. Information on how to withdraw consent is provided, as required by POPIA.
5. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal information, as mandated by POPIA. These measures are designed to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction of personal information.
6. Cross-Border Data Transfers
If personal information is transferred across borders, we ensure that such transfers comply with the conditions and requirements stipulated in POPIA.
7. Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to detect, report, and respond promptly. We adhere to POPIA's requirements for notifying the Information Regulator and affected data subjects.
8. Data Processing Records
We maintain comprehensive records of our data processing activities as required by POPIA. These records demonstrate our commitment to accountability and compliance with data protection principles.
9. Accountability
We embrace the principles of accountability and responsibility as outlined in POPIA. This includes taking proactive steps to ensure compliance with data protection laws and principles.
10. Contact Information for Data Protection Inquiries
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to the protection of personal information under POPIA, please contact us at Ndawoyakho@bcsa.org.za.