Privacy Policy – Overstrand Community Action Network (OCAN)

Overstrand Community Action Network (OCAN) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. We understand the importance of privacy and strive to secure your data when you visit our website or engage with us. By using our website and supporting our initiatives, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• OCAN (“we,” “us,” “our”) refers to Overstrand Community Action Network.
• Personal Information means any information that can be used to identify you as an individual, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, postal address, IP address, or any other identifying details you provide.
• Device refers to any device, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet, that is used to access our website.
• IP Address refers to the unique address that identifies your device on the internet or a local network.
• Service refers to the Overstrand Community Action Network website and any associated services we provide.
• Service Provider refers to any third-party companies or individuals who process data on our behalf to facilitate the service, such as payment processors or hosting providers.
• User refers to any individual who accesses our website or interacts with OCAN online.

Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain personally identifiable information that you provide, such as:

• Contact Information: Email address, name, phone number, postal address, city, province, and zip/postal code.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

You may voluntarily provide this information when filling out forms, making a donation, or subscribing to our newsletter.

Use of Personal Information

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was provided. This includes:

• Processing donations and membership subscriptions.
• Sending you updates and information about our initiatives, events, and campaigns.
• Communicating with you regarding your inquiries, donations, or support.
• Enhancing and improving our website and services.

We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those outlined here, and we will only use the information you provide to support the activities of OCAN.

Disclosure of Personal Information

OCAN will not disclose your personal information to any third party, except when:

• It is necessary to process your donation or provide services that you have requested (e.g., using payment processors).
• We are required by law or legal obligation to disclose the information.
• We engage third-party service providers to help us operate our website or perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email marketing, and analytics. These service providers are obligated to protect your data.

We ensure that all third-party providers we engage are compliant with privacy standards and data protection regulations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve website functionality, and analyze traffic patterns. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting data over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information.
• Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations.
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

To exercise any of these rights or if you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us at the details provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

OCAN reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will apply from the date of publication. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Overstrand Community Action Network
Email: errol@ocan.org.za

By using our website and engaging with our initiatives, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for supporting OCAN and helping us create a better, more accountable Overstrand.