Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 31, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use our service and explains your privacy rights under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and your rights to access information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

By using this website, you agree to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

"Personal Information" means any information that can be used to identify a natural person, as defined in POPIA.
"Processing" refers to any operation concerning personal information, such as collection, recording, storage, retrieval, or sharing.
"Responsible Party" means Michelle Madiba Online Resume, which determines the purpose and means of processing your personal information.
"Operator" means a third-party service provider processing personal information on behalf of the Responsible Party.
"User" refers to the individual accessing or using the Service.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Information

2.1 Types of Personal Information Collected

We collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Contact Information: Email address, phone number, first and last name.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality.

2.2 Purpose of Processing

Your personal information is collected for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services.
To manage your account and respond to inquiries.
To analyze website traffic and user interaction.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements under POPIA and PAIA.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following lawful grounds as per POPIA:

Your consent: You have given us permission to process your data.
Performance of a contract: Processing is necessary for the execution of a service agreement.
Legal obligations: Processing is required to comply with South African law.
Legitimate interests: Processing is required for the improvement of our services.

4. Storage and Retention of Personal Information

Your personal information is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. We take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of data.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information:

With third-party service providers who assist in operating the website.
For legal compliance, including responding to court orders or regulatory authorities.
With your consent, when required to provide additional services.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the following rights under POPIA:

Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or outdated personal data.
Right to deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at MichelleMadibaNavigatesGISc@gmail.com.

7. Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Compliance

Under PAIA, users have the right to request access to records held by us. Requests for information must be made in writing and sent to MichelleMadibaNavigatesGISc@gmail.com. We will respond within the time frames required by PAIA and provide reasons if access is refused.

8. Security of Personal Information

We implement appropriate security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data. However, no method of data transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. If you disable cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the website.

12. Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, PAIA requests, or concerns about data protection, contact us at:

📧 Email: MichelleMadibaNavigatesGISc@gmail.com

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