Last Updated: 03/12/2025
At The Lesedi Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide
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Name and surname
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Email address
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Phone number
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Organisation or affiliation
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Any information submitted via contact forms, donation forms, or newsletter sign-ups
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Website usage data (pages visited, time on page, clicks, etc.)
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Process donations and issue receipts
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Improve our services and website experience
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Send updates, newsletters, or communication (if consented)
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Maintain accurate internal records
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information.
We may share information only with:
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Service providers who support our website, payment processing, or email systems
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Legal authorities if required by law
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Partners or affiliates involved in programme delivery (only when necessary and with safeguards)
All third-party service providers operate under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:
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Loss
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Unauthorised access
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Disclosure
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Damage or misuse
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections or updates
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Object to the processing of your information
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Request deletion of your information (where legally permissible)
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@thelesedifoundation.org
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve performance and user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function fully.
7. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any amendments will be posted on this page.