Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 21, 2025
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy explains how Innovative Entrepreneurs South Africa ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable laws in South Africa.
Our mission is to promote inclusive entrepreneurship through events, training, and support for underrepresented groups, and we take your privacy seriously.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you engage with us online or offline:
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number
Demographic Information: Gender, age, location
Business Information: Company name, role/title, industry
Participation Details: Event attendance, workshop registrations, form responses
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Communicate with you about programs, events, and initiatives
Register you for events or workshops
Provide personalized support for your entrepreneurship journey
Improve our website, offerings, and outreach
Fulfill legal or regulatory requirements
4. Consent and Your Rights
In line with POPIA, we only collect and process your personal information with your explicit consent, unless legally required otherwise.
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your data (where lawful)
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email us at arlene@innovative.org.za.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information with:
Service providers (e.g. event platforms, CRMs) under confidentiality agreements
Partners and funders involved in collaborative projects (with prior consent)
Authorities when legally required
6. Security of Your Data
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
These include:
Encrypted data transfers
Secure hosting environments
Access control for authorized staff only
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and track website performance. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Cross-Border Transfers
If we transfer personal information outside of South Africa (e.g. to cloud providers), we ensure that appropriate data protection safeguards are in place, as required by POPIA.
9. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or operational updates. The latest version will always be available at https://innovative.org.za/privacy-policy with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Innovative Entrepreneurs South Africa
Email: arlene@innovative.org.za
Phone: +27 79 108 0613