Privacy Policy v1.1 | 2024

1. Introduction

1.1. Welcome to our privacy policy. At ISC2 Cape Town Chapter, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we handle your information when you use our website and services, in accordance with South African regulations and international standards.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information: When you register on our site, become a chapter member, subscribe to our resource sites, or fill out a form, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.

2.2. Usage Data: We collect information on how you access and use our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other browsing information.

2.3. Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1. To Provide Services: To process transactions, manage your account, and provide customer support.

3.2. To Improve Our Website: To personalize your experience and improve our website based on your feedback and usage patterns.

3.3. To Communicate: To send periodic emails regarding your order, respond to inquiries, and provide updates and promotional materials (if you have opted in).

4. How We Protect Your Information

 4.1. Encryption: We use encryption technology to protect sensitive information transmitted online.

 4.2. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data.

4.3. Regular Audits: We perform regular security audits to ensure the protection of your data.

5. Sharing Your Information

5.1. Trusted Partners: We may share your information with trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

5.2. Legal Requirements: We may release your information when required to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.

6. Your Rights

6.1. Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

6.2. Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

6.3. Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

6.4. Objection: You can object to the processing of your data in specific situations.

6.5. Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7. How Are We Compliant

 7.1. Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and standards (ISO/IEC 17024, U.S. DoDM 8140.03, POPIA, GDPR)

 7.2. Regular update of compliance measures to reflect changes in regulations and chapter processes

8. How Do We Secure Your Data

8.1. We implement robust security measures to protect personal data from;

8.1.1. Unauthorized access

8.1.2. Disclosure

8.1.3. Alteration and;

8.1.4. destruction.

8.2.  These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

9.1. Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

10.1. Updates: We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.