Privacy Policy

Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC

Effective Date: February 13, 2026

1. Who We Are

Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a South African non-profit company, registration number: 2023 / 992907 / 08

We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Our mission is to promote inclusive entrepreneurship through events, training, and support for underrepresented groups.

2. Information Officer

Our Information Officer under POPIA is:

Arlene Wilson-Max
Email: arlene@innovative.org.za
Phone: +27 79 108 0613

The Information Officer oversees compliance with POPIA, including complaints, access requests, and data protection inquiries.

3. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect:

Contact Details: Name, email, phone
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/analytics)

Lawful basis: We process this information with your consent, for contractual necessity (program registration), or to meet legal obligations.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Register and manage participation in programs and events
Communicate program updates, initiatives, and opportunities
Provide personalized support for entrepreneurship journeys
Monitor and improve our website, programs, and outreach
Fulfill legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements
Engage donors and partners for fundraising purposes

We do not sell personal information.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers: Event platforms, CRMs, IT services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Partners and funders: Only with consent and for program administration
Authorities: When legally required (e.g., law enforcement or regulatory reporting)

6. Automated Processing

We may use analytics to improve programs or communications. We do not make automated decisions about individuals that have legal or similarly significant effects.

7. Data Subject Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of personal information where lawful
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact the Information Officer at arlene@innovative.org.za.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable organizational and technical safeguards, including:

Encrypted data transfers
Secure hosting environments
Access controls for authorized staff only
Regular system updates and security monitoring

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve the user experience. Users can manage cookie settings through their browser.

10. Cross-Border Transfers

If personal information is transferred outside South Africa (e.g., cloud services), we ensure adequate safeguards to comply with POPIA.

11. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or as required by law. Approximate retention periods:

Program participant data: 5 years
Volunteer and internship data: 5 years
Donor records: 7 years (for SARS compliance)
Technical data: 1–2 years

12. Minors and Safeguarding

For participants under 18:

Parental or guardian consent is required
Additional safeguards are applied to protect minors’ personal information

13. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect operational or legal changes. The latest version is always available at https://innovative.org.za/privacy-policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or data handling:

Information Officer: Arlene Wilson-Max
Email: arlene@innovative.org.za
Phone: +27 79 108 0613