Privacy Policy

At Threads for iKasi Foundation ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Information you provide when contacting us or signing up for our newsletter
• Feedback, comments, and other communications you send to us

Donation Information

When you make a donation, we collect:

• Billing information and payment details
• Transaction history for receipt and record-keeping purposes
• Information required for tax receipt issuance

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website and search terms used

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue receipts
• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our initiatives
• To improve our website and personalise your user experience
• To send you updates about our programs and impact (with your consent)
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Payment processing
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communications
• Other operational services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, court orders, or government requests.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Your Rights (POPIA Compliance)

In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct or update your personal information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information
• Complaint: You can lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on our website with the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: