Your Rights & Our Policies
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5 June 2025
1. Introduction
WoMin African Alliance is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and ensuring the lawful processing of personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws within South Africa and the African Union region. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website www.womin.africa (“Website”). By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address
• Demographic information: Age, gender, location
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, log data
• Usage data: Information about how you use our Website
• Other information: Any information you provide to us voluntarily (e.g. through forms or emails)
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3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information in the following ways:
• When you submit forms on our Website
• When you communicate with us via email or social media
• When you visit and interact with our Website (using cookies and analytics tools)
• When you sign up for newsletters.
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4. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used for the following purposes:
• To provide and maintain our services
• To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• To improve our Website functionality and user experience
• For analytics
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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5. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)
We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Your consent
• To carry out actions for the conclusion or performance of a contract
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Legitimate interests (except where your rights override such interests)
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6. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your information with:
• Third-party service providers that help us operate our Website (e.g. hosting, analytics)
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law
We will never sell your personal information.
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7. Data Security
We implement reasonable, appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, including:
• Secure servers and firewalls
• Encryption where applicable
• Access control procedures
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8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
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9. Your Rights
Under POPIA and applicable African data protection laws, you have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct or update your information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to or restrict processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@womin.africa.
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10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal information outside South Africa or the African Union to service providers or affiliates. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate data protection safeguards are in place in accordance with POPIA and the AU Convention.
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11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.
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12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each external site.
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13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal
information, please contact:
WoMin African Alliance
Email: info@womin.africa
Phone: +27 11 339 1024
Address: Office 902, floor 9 Southpoint Corner, 87 De Korte Street, Johannesburg 2001
Information Regulator: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
Welcome to [Your Website Name] (“Website”), operated by [Your Company Name] (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Website and its related services, content, and offerings.
By using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
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2. Eligibility
By accessing and using the Website, you confirm that you are:
• At least 18 years old, or accessing with the supervision of a parent or guardian
• Legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under South African law
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3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website in accordance with the law and the following rules:
• Do not use the Website for any fraudulent, harmful, or unlawful purpose
• Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
• Do not upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Do not infringe upon our intellectual property or that of any third party
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms.
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4. Products, Services & Information
All information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes and is subject to change without notice. We do our best to ensure accuracy but do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or availability of content.
Where products or services are sold:
• Prices are displayed in [ZAR or other currency] and include VAT unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion
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5. User Accounts (If Applicable)
To access certain features, you may be required to register an account. You agree to:
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your login details secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
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6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website—including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and code—is owned or licensed by [Your Company Name] and protected under South African copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not:
• Copy, distribute, or modify any content without written permission
• Use our trademarks or trade dress without consent
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7. Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
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8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.
• Use of the Website is at your own risk. The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
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9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold [Your Company Name], its directors, employees, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or legal proceedings arising from:
• Your misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Any third-party rights infringed by your use of the Website
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10. Links to Third-Party Sites
This Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these sites. Use them at your own risk.
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11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
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12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of South Africa.
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13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
[Your Company Name]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Address: [Insert Physical Address]
Copyright Policy
This website is an open access resource based on a Creative Commons licence. You are welcome to reshare our resources so long as you acknowledge WoMin as the source. Reach out to us at info@womin.africa if you have any queries. This website is an open access resource based on a Creative Commons licence 4.0. You are welcome to reshare our resources so long as you acknowledge WoMin as the source. Reach out to us at info@womin.africa if you have any queries.
This means you are free:
– to Share — to copy, distribute and transmit the work under the following conditions:
- Attribution. You must attribute the work in the manner specified below (but not in any way that suggests that we endorse you or your use of the work).
- Non-commercial. You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
- No Derivative Works. You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work. It must be an exact copy of the original article.
- For any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the license terms of this work. The best way to do this is with a link to this page.
- Any of the above conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder.
- Nothing in this license impairs or restricts the author’s moral rights.
- For more on this licence, visit Creative Commons.
Disclaimer
Anti-discrimination statement
WoMin is an inclusive and intersectional feminist organisation that does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, age, colour, sex, national origin, persons with disabilities, sexual orientation, or religion. We believe in equal opportunity for all.
