Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06 June 2025

At Accell Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected, used, and stored responsibly in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws in South Africa.

1. Who We Are

Accell Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in South Africa, working to unlock access, drive collaboration, and improve outcomes in education. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website, donor portals, events, partnerships, and service offerings.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity Data: Name, surname, ID number

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, physical address

• Demographic Data: Age, gender, location

• Financial Data: Donation amounts, payment information (processed via secure third-party platforms)

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and analytics data

• Professional Data: CVs or applications (if applying to work or volunteer with us)

3. How We Collect Information

Your personal information is collected when you:

• Complete contact or donation forms

• Subscribe to our newsletter or blog

• Register for events or webinars

• Apply for a job or volunteer opportunity

• Partner or collaborate with us

• Interact with our website or social media platforms

4. How We Use Your Information

We only use your personal information for lawful purposes, including to:

• Process donations and issue tax certificates

• Communicate with donors, partners, and stakeholders

• Send newsletters, impact updates, or fundraising campaigns

• Improve our website and digital services

• Process applications for employment or volunteering

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) under confidentiality agreements

• Regulatory or legal authorities if required to comply with the law

• Partners (e.g., for event participation or program delivery), only where relevant and with appropriate safeguards

6. Data Security

We take reasonable organisational and technical steps to protect your personal information against loss, theft, or unauthorised access. These include secure hosting environments, encryption of sensitive data, and regular system updates with access controls.

7. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Ask for your information to be corrected or deleted

• Object to the processing of your data in certain cases

• Withdraw consent for direct marketing at any time
  To exercise these rights, contact us at info@accellfoundation.org.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Retention of Information

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., financial records for auditing).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Accell Foundation
Email: info@accellfoundation.org
Address: 1st Floor, Foyer 3, The Colosseum, Century Way, Century City, Western Cape, 7441, South Africa