Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6 May 2025
At Blessings Ramoba Foundation, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws.
By visiting our website, donating, volunteering, or otherwise interacting with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Blessings Ramoba Foundation is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to charity work in South Africa. Our initiatives focus on youth development, nutrition, education, disaster relief, and community empowerment.
Address: 8 Bauhinia Street, Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, 0169
Phone: +27 68 539 4685
Email: info@blessingsramobafoundation.org
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:
- Full Name
- Contact Information (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Demographic Information (e.g., age, gender, location)
- Donation Details (amounts, dates, payment methods – never card numbers)
- Volunteer Information (skills, availability, background)
- Communication Preferences
- Photographs and Media (if taken at events with consent)
We do not collect or store any financial data such as credit card numbers on our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used to:
- Process donations and provide receipts
- Communicate with you about our programs, events, or fundraising appeals
- Confirm volunteer participation or event registration
- Respond to enquiries or service requests
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
- Improve our services, outreach, and website experience
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Information
All personal data is stored securely, whether in physical or electronic form. We implement suitable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of your personal information.
We only retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless legally required to keep it longer.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.
We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms or payment gateways) solely for the purposes of delivering our services. All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
We may also share your information where required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct or update your personal information
- Object to the processing of your information
- Request deletion of your data where legally permissible
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@blessingsramobafoundation.org
7. Use of Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience, track usage patterns, and improve website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest version.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 Email: privacy@blessingsramobafoundation.org
📞 Phone: +27 68 539 4685
📍 Postal Address: 8 Bauhinia St, Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, South Africa, 0169