PRIVACY POLICY – Glen Austin Residents Association (GARA)
Glen Austin Residents Association (GARA) respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. We aim to handle your information responsibly and keep your online interactions with us secure.
We use your personal information to improve your experience on our website, communicate with members and residents, and provide updates on GARA activities. By using this website or supporting GARA, you consent to the collection and use of information in line with this Privacy Policy.
Definitions
Company, We, Us or Our refers to Glen Austin Residents Association (GARA).
Data refers to information stored or processed in electronic form.
Device refers to any device used to access the website, such as a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
IP Address refers to the unique address identifying your device on the internet or local network.
Personal Information means information relating to an identifiable, living natural person or, where applicable, an identifiable existing juristic person, as defined under POPIA. This may include:
Email addresses, names, phone numbers and residential addresses
Identification numbers or online identifiers
Contact or profile information submitted through forms
Opinions or preferences shared with GARA
Any correspondence sent to us that may be private or confidential
POPIA refers to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
Service refers to the GARA website and any online communication tools.
Service Provider refers to third-party companies or individuals who assist GARA in operating the website or managing communication.
Traffic Data refers to technical information such as browser type, time of visit and pages viewed.
User refers to anyone accessing the GARA website.
Website refers to https://glenaustin.co.za
Personal Information
We may request personal information from you when you submit a contact form, sign up as a member, make a donation or communicate with us. This can include your name, email address, phone number, physical address and other details you choose to provide.
Use and Disclosure
We will only use your personal information for the purpose for which it was provided. Typical uses include:
Managing membership and communication
Responding to enquiries
Providing updates on community initiatives
Improving the website and user experience
GARA will not share your personal information with third parties unless it is required to fulfil the purpose for which the information was given, or when required by law.
We may use certain information to analyse website traffic and improve how our service functions.