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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

SHUTWWEP (SET HER UP TO WIN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS NPO) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.

What we collect

When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or donate, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and message content.

Why we collect it

To respond to your enquiry, send you updates you asked for, and process donations. We never sell your information to third parties.

How long we keep it

Contact form enquiries: 24 months
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
We do not store contact form submissions in our website database — they are emailed to us directly

Your rights under POPIA

You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You may also object to processing or lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

Email info@shutwwep.org.za to exercise any of these rights.

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For privacy queries or requests, contact: info@shutwwep.org.za

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POPIA Compliance

Compliant since July 2021 · POPIA Act 4 of 2013

Information Officer Registered POPIA Act 4 of 2013 Information Regulator

SHUTWWEP (SET HER UP TO WIN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS NPO) is committed to full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), which came into full effect on 1 July 2021.

This page explains how we meet our POPIA obligations and what rights you have under the Act.

Our Information Officer

In terms of Section 55 of POPIA, SHUTWWEP has registered an Information Officer with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

Email: info@shutwwep.org.za
Phone: 067 255 4354
Operating hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:30 SAST

What POPIA means for you

POPIA gives every person in South Africa control over their personal information. It requires organisations to process personal information lawfully, transparently, and only for a specific, legitimate purpose.

What we collect and why

We collect only the personal information we need, and only for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiry, application or donation offer
To send you newsletter updates you have opted in to
To process donations and issue Section 18A receipts
To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as an NPO

Lawful basis for processing

We process personal information on the following grounds:

You have given us explicit consent for the specific purpose
We have a legitimate interest in operating as an NPO
We are required to do so by law (NPO Act, SARS, B-BBEE, Section 18A)

Your rights under POPIA

As a data subject, you have the right to:

Be notified that we collect your personal information
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Object to processing of your information
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
Not be subject to automated decision-making without your consent

Data security measures

We protect personal information using appropriate technical and organisational measures:

Encrypted transmission (HTTPS/SSL on all pages)
Rate-limited contact form to prevent abuse
No card data is ever stored on our servers (payments are handled by PCI-DSS-compliant gateways)
Access is restricted to authorised staff only
Security reviews are performed on an ongoing basis

Cross-border transfers

We do not transfer personal information outside of South Africa without your explicit consent, or unless it is required by law.

Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Complaints

If you believe we have processed your personal information unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

The Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Website: inforegulator.org.za

We would prefer the opportunity to resolve your concern directly first. Email us at info@shutwwep.org.za.

PAIA Manual

Our Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) manual is available on request from our Information Officer.

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